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33 Those with insight among the people shall instruct the many; though for a time the sword, flames, exile, and plunder will cause them to stumble. 34 When they stumble, they will be helped,[a] but only a little; many shall join them, but out of treachery. 35 Some of those with insight shall stumble so that they may be tested, refined, and purified, until the end time which is still appointed to come.

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Footnotes

  1. 11:34 Helped: this may be a reference to the Maccabean revolt. The apocalyptic author expects deliverance from God and has little regard for human efforts. In fact, the Maccabees routed the Syrian troops, recaptured Jerusalem, purified and rededicated the Temple, and brought to an end the Syrian persecution.

33 “Those who are wise will instruct(A) many, though for a time they will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered.(B) 34 When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere(C) will join them. 35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined,(D) purified and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

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