99 This is the order of the souls of the just, as from henceforth is announced to them. Previously mentioned are the ways of torture which those who would not give heed will suffer from after this.” (WEB) 100 I answered, “Will time therefore be given to the souls after they are separated from the bodies, that they may see what you have described to me?” (WEB) 101 He said, “Their freedom will be for seven days, that for seven days they may see the things you have been told, and afterwards they will be gathered together in their habitations.” (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:99–101
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