2 Esdras 7:100

100 Then I asked, "When the souls of the righteous are separated from their bodies, will they be given time to see what you have told me about?"

2 Esdras 7:100 In-Context

98 The seventh joy, and best of all, is when they rush to meet God face-to-face, with perfect trust and happiness, without any fear or shame. They served him during their lifetime and now they will receive from him their reward in glory.

99 These rewards that I have been telling you about are those that have been prepared for the souls of the righteous. I described to you earlier the torment that the rebellious will suffer."

100 Then I asked, "When the souls of the righteous are separated from their bodies, will they be given time to see what you have told me about?"

101 "They will be free for seven days," he answered, "and during that time they will be able to see the things I have told you about. After that they will be brought together with the other souls in their homes."

102 Then I said, "Sir, please tell me whether the righteous will be able to ask God Most High to show mercy on the unrighteous on Judgment Day.