131 Therefore there won’t be such heaviness in their destruction, as there will be joy over those who are assured of salvation.” (WEB) 132 Then I answered, “I know, Lord, that the Most High is now called merciful, in that he has mercy upon those who have not yet come into the world; (WEB) 133 and compassionate, in that he has compassion upon those who turn to his law; (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:131–133
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