2 Esdras 4:42

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.

2 Esdras 4:42 In-Context

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."

44 "Please, sir," I asked, "if you think I am able to understand it, can you