37 I call to witness the gratitude of the people who will come, whose little ones rejoice with gladness. Although they see me not with bodily eyes, yet in spirit they will believe what I say.” (WEB) 38 And now, father, behold with glory, and see the people that come from the east: (WEB) 39 to whom I will give for leaders, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Oseas, Amos, and Micheas, Joel, Abdias, and Jonas, (WEB)
2 Esdras 1:37–39
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