2 Esdras 6:18

18 It said: "Look! The days are coming when I will begin to come near to visit those who live on earth,

2 Esdras 6:18 In-Context

16 that the speech is about them, the place will tremble and shake, because it knows that it is destined to be transformed."

17 When I heard, I rose on my feet and listened. There was a voice speaking, and its sound was like the sound of deep waters.

18 It said: "Look! The days are coming when I will begin to come near to visit those who live on earth,

19 when I will begin to examine those who unjustly inflicted harm in their cruelty. When the humiliation of Zion is complete,

20 when the seal is placed on the age that begins to pass away, I will perform these signs: Scrolls will be opened in view of the firmament, and all will see together.