2 Esdras 14:17

17 For look how much the world shall be weaker through age; so much the more shall evils increase upon them that dwell therein.

2 Esdras 14:17 In-Context

15 and set aside the thoughts that are most heavy unto thee, and hasten thee to flee from these times.

16 For yet greater evils than those which thou hast seen happen shall be done hereafter.

17 For look how much the world shall be weaker through age; so much the more shall evils increase upon them that dwell therein.

18 For the truth is fled far away, and lying is hard at hand; for now hasteneth the vision to come, which thou hast seen."

19 Then answered I before Thee and said,