Common English Bible

2 Esdras 13:48-58 Common English Bible (CEB)

48. along with those who are left of your people, who are found within my holy boundaries.

49. Then when he begins to destroy the multitude of the nations that are gathered, he will protect the people who have survived.

50. Then he will show them many more signs."

51. I said, "Supreme Lord, show me why I saw a man rising up from the heart of the sea."He said to me,

52. "Just as no one can seek out or know what is in the depth of the sea, so no one on earth can see my Son or those who are with him, except in that time when his day has come.

53. This is the interpretation of the dream that you saw, which has enlightened you alone of all people.

54. You have abandoned your own affairs and occupied yourself with mine, and you have sought out my Law.

55. You have given your life to wisdom, and have called understanding your mother.

56. Because of this, I have shown you these things, for you have a reward with the Most High. After three days I will tell you more and explain to you weighty and wonderful things."

57. I went out from there into a large field, glorifying and praising the Most High for the wonders he performed over time,

58. and because he governs the times and all that comes about in its time. I stayed there for three days.