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 9:22 - Revised Standard Version CI22 So let the multitude perish which has been born in vain, but let my grape and my plant be saved, because with much labor I have perfected them. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible22 Therefore, let the multitude that was born without purpose perish, and let my grape and my plant be preserved, because I perfected these with much effort. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)22 So let them perish—all those people who were born only to be lost. But let my chosen people be kept safe—those for whom I worked so hard to bring to perfection. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers22 Let the multitude perish then, which were born in vain. Let my grape be saved, and my plant, for I have made them perfect with great labor. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)22 So let them perish — all those people who were born only to be lost. But let my chosen people be kept safe — those for whom I worked so hard to bring them to perfection. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition22 Let the multitude perish then, which were born in vain. Let my grape be saved, and my plant, for I have made them perfect with great labour. See the chapter |