Common English Bible

2 Esdras 13:13-16 Common English Bible (CEB)

13. Many people came to him. Some were rejoicing and some were sad, some were even tied up, while some were bringing other people as an offering.I woke up in great fear and pleaded with the Most High. I said,

14. "From the beginning you showed your servant these wonders, and you considered me worthy that you should receive my prayer.

15. Now show me also the interpretation of this dream.

16. As I turn it over in my mind, I think: How terrible it will be for those who will be left in those days, and how much worse for those who aren’t left!