2 Esdras 4:26

26 He answered me: "If you remain alive, you'll see. If you live, you will often be amazed, because the world is indeed rushing to its end.

2 Esdras 4:26 In-Context

24 Why do we pass from the world like locusts and our life like a mist? Why aren't we worthy to obtain mercy?

25 What will God do for the sake of his name, which is bestowed on us? About these things I have asked."

26 He answered me: "If you remain alive, you'll see. If you live, you will often be amazed, because the world is indeed rushing to its end.

27 Indeed, it can't bring the things that are promised to the just during this age, because this world is full of sadness and sickliness.

28 The evil about which you asked me has been sown, and its full harvest hasn't yet come.