2 Esdras 2:31

31 Remember your children that sleep, because I will bring them out of the hiding places of the earth, and will show mercy to them; for I am merciful, says the Lord Almighty.

2 Esdras 2:31 In-Context

29 My power will protect you, so that your children may not see hell.
30 "Rejoice, O mother, with your children, because I will deliver you, says the Lord.
31 Remember your children that sleep, because I will bring them out of the hiding places of the earth, and will show mercy to them; for I am merciful, says the Lord Almighty.
32 Embrace your children until I come, and proclaim mercy to them; because my springs run over, and my grace will not fail."
33 I, Ezra, received a command from the Lord on Mount Horeb to go to Israel. When I came to them they rejected me and refused the Lord's commandment.
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