2 Esdras 10:26-36

26 Suddenly she let out a loud and terrifying cry that shook the earth.
27 When I looked up, I could no longer see the woman, but there was a city built on huge foundations. I was afraid and shouted, 1
28 "Where is the angel Uriel, who came to me earlier? It is his fault that I am so confused. My prayer is useless, and I have nothing to hope for but death."
29 I was still speaking when the angel Uriel appeared again. He saw me
30 lying there unconscious like a corpse, so he took hold of my right hand, gave me strength, and stood me on my feet. Then he asked,
31 "What's the matter? Why are you so disturbed and confused?"
32 I answered, "You abandoned me completely! I did as you told me and came out to this field, but I cannot explain what I am seeing."
33 "Stand up straight," he answered, "and I will explain it to you."
34 "Sir," I answered, "please explain it to me. I will die in my frustration if you leave me,
35 for I cannot understand what I have seen and heard.
36 Or is my mind playing tricks on me, and is this just a bad dream?

Cross References 1

  • 1. 10.27Hebrews 11.10;Revelation 21.9-27.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Some ancient translations] built; [Latin] being built.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.