72 For they will destroy and plunder their goods, and throw them out of their houses. (WEB) 73 Then the trial of my elect will be made known, even as the gold that is tried in the fire. (WEB) 74 Hear, my elect ones, says the Lord: “Behold, the days of suffering are at hand, and I will deliver you from them. (WEB)
2 Esdras 16:72–74
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