2 Esdras 7:47-49

Common English Bible

⁴⁷ Now I see that the world to come will bring delight to few but torment to many. ⁴⁸ The inclination to do evil^[a] grew in us. It alienated us and led us into corruption and the paths that lead to death. It showed us the way to damnation and removed us far from life—and this happened not to a few people but to nearly all who were created.”

⁴⁹ He replied to me: “Listen to me, and I will instruct you and will advise you yet again.