14 Call heaven and earth to witness. Call them to witness, for I have left out evil, and created the good, for I live, says the Lord. (WEB) 15 “Mother, embrace your children. I will bring them out with gladness like a dove does. Establish their feet, for I have chosen you, says the Lord. (WEB) 16 I will raise those who are dead up again from their places, and bring them out from their tombs, for I recognize my name in them. (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:14–16
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