2 Esdras 2:15

15 "Mother, embrace your children; bring them up with gladness, as does a dove; strengthen their feet, because I have chosen you, says the Lord.

2 Esdras 2:15 In-Context

13 Go and you will receive; pray that your days may be few, that they may be shortened. The kingdom is already prepared for you; be on the watch!

14 Call, O call heaven and earth to witness: I set aside evil and created good; for I am the Living One, says the Lord.

15 "Mother, embrace your children; bring them up with gladness, as does a dove; strengthen their feet, because I have chosen you, says the Lord.

16 And I will raise up the dead from their places, and bring them out from their tombs, because I recognize my name in them.

17 Do not fear, mother of children, for I have chosen you, says the Lord.