10 The Lord says to Esdras, “Tell my people that I will give them the kingdom of Jerusalem, which I would have given to Israel. (WEB) 11 I will also take their glory back to myself, and give these the everlasting tabernacles which I had prepared for them. (WEB) 12 They will have the tree of life for fragrant perfume. They will neither labor nor be weary. (WEB) 13 Ask, and you will receive. Pray that your days may be few, that they may be shortened. The kingdom is already prepared for you. Watch! (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:10–13
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2 Esdras 2:34–36
34 Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, “Look for your shepherd. He will give you everlasting rest, for he is near at hand who will come at the end of the age. (WEB) 35 Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, for the everlasting light will shine on… (WEB)
Psalms 69:35–36
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Book of Enoch 45:3–5
3 On that day Mine Elect One shall sit on the throne of glory And shall try their works, And their places of rest shall be innumerable. And their souls shall grow strong within them when they see Mine elect ones, And those who have called upon My glorious name: (ENO) 4 … (ENO)
Book of Enoch 103:2–4
2 Mighty One in dominion, and by His greatness I swear to you. I know a mystery And have read the heavenly tablets, And have seen the holy books, And have found written therein and inscribed regarding them: (ENO) 3 That all goodness and joy and glory are prepared for th… (ENO)
2 Esdras 8:51–53
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2 Enoch 65:6–7
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2 Baruch 44:12–14
12 And the hour comes which abides for ever. And the new world (comes) which does not turn to corruption those who depart to its blessedness, And has no mercy on those who depart to torment, And leads not to perdition those who live in it. (2BA) 13 For these are they who… (2BA) 14 … (2BA)
2 Peter 1:10–12
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