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) 4 But if the Most High grants you to live, you will see troubles after the third period. The sun will suddenly shine in the night, and the moon in the day. (WEB)
2 Esdras 5:2–4
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15 lay aside the thoughts that are most grievous to you, and hurry to escape from these times. (WEB) 16 For worse evils than those which you have seen happen will be done after this. (WEB) 17 For look how much the world will be weaker through age, so much that more evils will incre… (WEB)
2 Baruch 31:4–5
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2 Esdras 12:12–14
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2 Baruch 46:1–3
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2 Esdras 16:38–40
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Book of Enoch 83:8–10
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Testament of Judah 3:35–37
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