This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Esdras 16:20 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202120 Famine and plague, tribulation and anguish are sent as scourges for the correction of humankind. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible20 Look! A plague of famine has been sent out, and the distress it inflicts is like a whip, a punishment for discipline. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)20 But in spite of all this, they will not turn away from their sins; they soon forget their punishment. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers20 But for all these things they will not turn them from their wickedness, nor be always mindful of the scourges. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)20 But in spite of all this, they will not turn away from their sins; they soon forget their punishment. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition20 But for all these things they will not turn them from their wickedness, nor be always mindful of the scourges. See the chapter |