2 Esdras 7:28 kjva — For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and they that remain shall rejoice within four hundred…

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"For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and they that remain shall rejoice within four hundred years."

— 2 Esdras 7:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 7 — Context

And therefore, Esdras, for the empty are empty things, and for the full are the full things.

Behold, the time shall come, that these tokens which I have told thee shall come to pass, and the bride shall appear, and she coming forth shall be seen, that now is withdrawn from the earth.

And whosoever is delivered from the foresaid evils shall see my wonders.

For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and they that remain shall rejoice within four hundred years.

After these years shall my son Christ die, and all men that have life.

And the world shall be turned into the old silence seven days, like as in the former judgments: so that no man shall remain.

And after seven days the world, that yet awaketh not, shall be raised up, and that shall die that is corrupt

2 Esdras 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 7:28 say?

2 Esdras 7:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and they that remain shall rejoice within four hundred years.”

Where is 2 Esdras 7:28 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 7:28 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 7, verse 28.

Who wrote 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.

What is the book of 2 Esdras about?

2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.

What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?

2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 7:28.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 7:28 in?

2 Esdras 7:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Esdras 7:28?

2 Esdras 7:28 reads (KJVA): “For my son Jesus shall be revealed with those that be with him, and they that remain shall rejoice within four hundred years.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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