2 Esdras 2:43 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And in the midst of them there was a young man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and was more exalted; whereat I marvelled greatly.

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Common English Bible

In their midst was a tall young man, standing above all the rest. He placed crowns on each of their heads, and they were further honored. I began to wonder,

Good News Translation (US Version)

Standing in the middle of this crowd was a very tall young man, taller than any of the others. He was placing a crown on the head of each person, but he towered above them all. I was spellbound by the sight,

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

In the midst of them, there was a young man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and he was more exalted than they were. I marveled greatly at this.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

Standing in the middle of this crowd was a very tall young man, taller than any of the others. He was placing a crown on the head of each person, but he towered above them all. I was spellbound by the sight,

World English Bible British Edition

In the midst of them, there was a young man of a high stature, taller than all the rest, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and he was more exalted than they were. I marvelled greatly at this.

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

In their midst was a young man of great stature, taller than any of the others, and on the head of each of them he placed a crown, but he was more exalted than they. And I was held spellbound.

2 Esdras 2:43 Cross References