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69 And those who consent to eat shall be held in derision and contempt, and shall be trampled under foot. 70 For in many places[a] and in neighbouring cities there shall be a great uprising against those who fear the Lord. 71 They shall[b] be like maniacs, sparing no one, but plundering and destroying those who continue to fear the Lord.[c]

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  1. 2 Esdras 16:70 Meaning of Lat uncertain
  2. 2 Esdras 16:71 Other ancient authorities read For people, because of their misfortunes, shall
  3. 2 Esdras 16:71 Other ancient authorities read fear God

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