2 Esdras 13:49

49 Then when he begins to destroy the multitude of the nations that are gathered, he will protect the people who have survived.

2 Esdras 13:49 In-Context

47 The Most High will once again stop the flow of the river so that they can cross. These people make up the multitude gathered in peace,

48 along with those who are left of your people, who are found within my holy boundaries.

49 Then when he begins to destroy the multitude of the nations that are gathered, he will protect the people who have survived.

50 Then he will show them many more signs."

51 I said, "Supreme Lord, show me why I saw a man rising up from the heart of the sea." He said to me,