2 Esdras 10:19

19 So I proceeded to speak further unto her and said,

2 Esdras 10:19 In-Context

17 Go thy way then into the city to thine husband."

18 And she said unto me, "That will I not do; I will not go into the city, but here will I die."

19 So I proceeded to speak further unto her and said,

20 "Do not so, but be counseled by me; for how many are the adversities of Zion? Be comforted because of the sorrow of Jerusalem.

21 For thou seest that our sanctuary is laid waste, our altar broken down, our temple destroyed;