2 Esdras 4:41

41 "No, sir, she cannot," I answered. And he continued, "In the world of the dead, the place where God has stored the souls is like a womb.

2 Esdras 4:41 In-Context

39 Is it possible that because of our sin the righteous dead are having to wait for their reward?"

40 His answer was, "Can a pregnant woman keep her child from being born after her nine months are up?"

41 "No, sir, she cannot," I answered. And he continued, "In the world of the dead, the place where God has stored the souls is like a womb.

42 It is as eager to return the souls entrusted to it from the beginning of the world as a woman is to end her labor pains.

43 When that happens, you will have the answer to all your questions."