2 Esdras 8:20

20 The beginning of the words of Ezra's prayer before he was taken up. He said: Lord, you live in eternity. The highest heavens are yours, and your upper chambers are in the air.

2 Esdras 8:20 In-Context

18 but I have heard of the swiftness of the judgment that is to come.

19 Therefore, hear my voice and consider my words, and I will speak before you."

20 The beginning of the words of Ezra's prayer before he was taken up. He said: Lord, you live in eternity. The highest heavens are yours, and your upper chambers are in the air.

21 Your authority is beyond estimation, and your glory is beyond our power to comprehend. The armies of angels wait on in fear,

22 and at your command they are changed into wind and fire. Your word is true, and what you say lasts forever.

Footnotes

• [a] Lat text has two forms for 8:30-38, with minor differences between them.
• [b] Lat live forever