2 Esdras 8:19

19 So please hear me and listen to my prayer." The prayer that Ezra prayed before he was taken up into heaven begins here. He prayed,

2 Esdras 8:19 In-Context

17 So I want to pray for them and for myself, because I can see how all of us who live on this earth have failed,

18 and I know that judgment will soon come upon us.

19 So please hear me and listen to my prayer." The prayer that Ezra prayed before he was taken up into heaven begins here. He prayed,

20 "O Lord, you live forever, and the highest heavens are yours.

21 Your throne is more wonderful than anything we can imagine; your glory surpasses our understanding; the heavenly army of angels stands trembling before you.