2 Esdras 7:11

11 "I made this world for their sake, but when Adam broke my commands, the world came under my judgment. ¹

2 Esdras 7:11 In-Context

9 If anyone inherits this city, he cannot take possession of his inheritance without passing through this dangerous entrance."

10 "That is right, sir," I said. "That is how it is with the people of Israel," he added.

11 "I made this world for their sake, but when Adam broke my commands, the world came under my judgment.

12 Then the entrances into this world were made narrow and difficult to travel. They were rough, dangerous, and few in number.

13 But the entrances to the great world to come are wide and safe and lead to immortality.