12 must know it in torment after death. (WEB) 13 Therefore don’t be curious any longer how the ungodly will be punished, but inquire how the righteous will be saved, those who the world belongs to, and for whom the world was created.” (WEB) 14 I answered, (WEB)
2 Esdras 9:12–14
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2 Esdras 8:54–56
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