2 Esdras 7:22

22 But the wicked would not listen and refused to obey him. In their foolishness

2 Esdras 7:22 In-Context

20 It is better to let many people of the present age perish than to allow them to neglect the Law that God has given them.

21 God has given clear commandments to everyone coming into this world, telling them what they should do to obtain life and to avoid punishment.

22 But the wicked would not listen and refused to obey him. In their foolishness

23 they have made their own wicked and deceitful plans. They denied the existence of God Most High and refused to follow his ways.

24 They have rejected his Law, refused to accept his promises, disobeyed his decrees, and failed to do what he commanded.