2 Esdras 2:17

17 Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.

2 Esdras 2:17 In-Context

15 "Mother Jerusalem, take your children in your arms. Guide their steps in safe paths; raise them with the same delight that a dove has in raising her young. I, the Lord, have chosen you.

16 I will raise your dead from their graves because I recognize them as my people.

17 Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.

18 "I will send my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah to help you. At their request I have consecrated and prepared for you twelve trees, heavy with different kinds of fruit,

19 twelve fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven high mountains covered with roses and lilies. I will make your children very happy there.