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They despised his Law and rejected his covenants. They weren't faithful to his statutes, and didn't perform the works he prescribed.
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Therefore, Ezra, empty things are for the empty and full things for the full.
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“Look! The time is coming when the signs appear that I told you about in advance, and the city will appear, appearing as a bride, and the land that is now hidden will be openly displayed.
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Everyone who is rescued from the evils foretold will see my wonders.
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My Son the anointed one will be revealed along with those who are with him, and those who remain will rejoice for four hundred years.
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“After these years, my Son the anointed one and all who have human breath will die.
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The world will be turned back to primeval silence for seven days, as in the earliest beginnings so that no one is left alive.
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After seven days, the world that isn't yet awake will be roused, and the corrupt world will die.
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The earth will give back those who sleep, and the dust will give back in silence those who dwell in it, and the resting places will give back the souls that have been entrusted to them.
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The Most High will be revealed on the throne of judgment, and mercy will pass away. Patience will be withdrawn,
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and only judgment will remain. Truth will arise, faith will recover strength,