2 Esdras 2:36

36 Flee from the shadow of this age, receive the joy of your glory; I publicly call on my savior to witness.

2 Esdras 2:36 In-Context

34 Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, "Wait for your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, because he who will come at the end of the age is close at hand.
35 Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, because perpetual light will shine on you forevermore.
36 Flee from the shadow of this age, receive the joy of your glory; I publicly call on my savior to witness.
37 Receive what the Lord has entrusted to you and be joyful, giving thanks to him who has called you to the celestial kingdoms.
38 Rise, stand erect and see the number of those who have been sealed at the feast of the Lord.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Other ancient authorities read [I testify that my savior has been commissioned by the Lord]
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