2 Esdras 8:36

36 But this shows your goodness, Lord, when you have pity on those who have no stockpile of good works.

2 Esdras 8:36 In-Context

34 What are human beings that you should be angry with them, or a corrupt race that you should be irate with them?

35 In truth, no one born has not violated your commands, and no one who grew up has not sinned.

36 But this shows your goodness, Lord, when you have pity on those who have no stockpile of good works.

37 He answered me: "You have said some things correctly, and according to your words it will be done.

38 Indeed, I won't think about the formation of sinners or their death or judgment or damnation,