2 Esdras 7:11

11 Because for their sakes I made the world; and when Adam transgressed My statutes, then was decreed what now is done.

2 Esdras 7:11 In-Context

9 If this city now were given unto a man for an inherit-ance, if he never shall pass the danger set before it, how shall he receive this inheritance?"

10 And I said, "It is so, Lord." Then said He unto me, "Even so also is Israel's portion.

11 Because for their sakes I made the world; and when Adam transgressed My statutes, then was decreed what now is done.

12 Then were the entrances of this world made narrow, full of sorrow and travail; they are but few and evil, full of perils and very painful.

13 For the entrances of the elder world were wide and sure, and brought immortal fruit.