2 Esdras 15:16 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁶ For there shall be sedition among men; and waxing strong one against another, they shall not regard their king nor the chief of their great ones, in their might.

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Common English Bible

¹⁶ Human beings won’t be able to trust each other. As they grow strong against each other, they will pay no respect to their king or to the powerful chief of their great men.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁶ There will be great political turmoil, with one group trying to overpower another and gain control, while ignoring the legitimate government.

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

¹⁶ For there will be sedition among men, and growing strong against one another. In their might, they won’t respect their king or the chief of their great ones.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

¹⁶ There will be great political turmoil, with one group trying to overpower another and gain control, while ignoring the legitimate government.

World English Bible British Edition

¹⁶ For there will be sedition amongst men, and growing strong against one another. In their might, they won’t respect their king or the chief of their great ones.

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

¹⁶ For there shall be unrest among people; growing strong against one another, they shall in their might have no respect for their king or the chief of their leaders.

2 Esdras 15:16 Cross References