2 Esdras 7:119

119 What benefit is it to us that we are promised an immortal time, but we have done works that bring death?

2 Esdras 7:119 In-Context

117 What does it benefit everyone to live in sadness during the present time, and when dead to expect punishment?

118 Adam, what have you done?! If you sinned, the downfall wasn't yours alone but also ours who are descended from you.

119 What benefit is it to us that we are promised an immortal time, but we have done works that bring death?

120 What good is it to us that everlasting hope has been predicted for us, but we have utterly failed?

121 What good is it that safe and healthy dwelling places are reserved, but we have behaved badly?