Common English Bible

2 Esdras 13:20-25 Common English Bible (CEB)

20. Yet it is better to encounter these things, even incurring danger, than to pass from the world like a cloud and not see what happens at the end."

21. He answered me, “I will tell you the interpretation of the dream as well, and I will explain to you the things you spoke about.

22. As to what you said about those who are left, this is the interpretation:

23. He who brings the danger at that time will himself guard those who fall into danger, who have works and faith in the most mighty one.

24. Know, therefore, that those who are left enjoy greater privilege than those who have died.

25. The interpretations of the vision are as follows:“In that you saw a man going up from the heart of the sea,