34 That is why I am speaking to you Gentiles. You are ready to listen and understand: “Wait for your shepherd who is coming very soon, at the end of the age, to give you eternal rest.
35 Be ready to receive the blessings of the kingdom, for eternal light will shine on you for ever.
36 Flee from the darkness of this present age and accept the joyful splendour prepared for you. I testify publicly for my saviour.
37 The Lord has appointed him, so accept him and be happy. Give thanks to God, who has called you into his heavenly kingdom.
38 Stand up and see the number of those who have received the Lord's mark and who share in his banquet.
39 They have left the darkness of this age and have received shining white robes from the Lord.
40 So now, Jerusalem, welcome these people who have kept the Law of the Lord, and this will complete the list of those whom God has assigned to you.