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 16:38 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202138 The calamities draw near and are not delayed. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible38 Look, the disasters are approaching and won’t be delayed. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)38 A woman in the ninth month of pregnancy may suffer labor pains for several hours, but when the time comes for the baby to be born, there is no longer any delay. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers38 Just as a woman with child in the ninth month, when the hour of her delivery draws near, within two or three hours great pains surround her womb, and when the child comes out from the womb, there will be no waiting for a moment, See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)38 A woman in the ninth month of pregnancy may suffer labour pains for several hours, but when the time comes for the baby to be born, there is no longer any delay. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition38 Just as a woman with child in the ninth month, when the hour of her delivery draws near, within two or three hours great pains surround her womb, and when the child comes out from the womb, there will be no waiting for a moment, See the chapter |