2 Esdras 2:15

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

2 Esdras 2:15 In-Context

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

14 Call, O call heaven and earth to witness, for I left out evil and created good, because I live, says the Lord.

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

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

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