1 “Nevertheless, concerning the signs, behold, the days will come when those who dwell on earth will be taken with great amazement, and the way of truth will be hidden, and the land will be barren of faith. (WEB) 2 Iniquity will be increased above what now you see, and beyond what you have heard long ago. (WEB) 3 The land that you now see ruling will be a trackless waste, and men will see it desolate. (WEB)
2 Esdras 5:1–3
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2 Esdras 12:12–14
12 But it was not explained to him, as I now explain it to you or have explained it. (WEB) 13 Behold, the days come that a kingdom will rise up on earth, and it will be feared more than all the kingdoms that were before it. (WEB) 14 Twelve kings will reign in it, one after another. (WEB)
2 Baruch 31:4–5
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Isaiah 8:21–22
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2 Esdras 14:15–17
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2 Esdras 16:31–33
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2 Baruch 46:1–3
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2 Esdras 16:38–40
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Micah 7:12–14
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