51 But understand for yourself, and for those who inquire concerning the glory of those like you, (WEB) 52 because paradise is opened to you. The tree of life is planted. The time to come is prepared. Plenteousness is made ready. A city is built. Rest is allowed. Goodness is perfected, and wisdom is perfected beforehand. (WEB) 53 The root of evil is sealed up from you. Weakness is done away from you, and death is hidden. Hell and corruption have fled into forgetfulness. (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:51–53
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