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 7:61 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189561 So that there shall not be such heaviness in their destruction, as there shall be joy over them that are persuaded to salvation. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible61 I will have no regrets over the multitude who perish, for they are even now like vapor, the equivalent of flame or smoke; they burn and flare up and are quenched.” See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)61 I will not be sad about the large number of people who will be lost, because even now they last no longer than a vapor; they disappear like fire and smoke; they catch fire, blaze up, and quickly go out.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers61 I won’t grieve over the multitude of those who perish; for these are those who are now like mist, and have become like flame and smoke; they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are extinguished.” See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)61 I will not be sad about the large number of people who will be lost, because even now they last no longer than a vapour; they disappear like fire and smoke; they catch fire, blaze up, and quickly go out.” See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition61 I won’t grieve over the multitude of those who perish; for these are those who are now like mist, and have become like flame and smoke; they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are extinguished.” See the chapter |