2 Esdras 7:120

120 What good is the hope of eternity, when we find ourselves in such a completely hopeless situation?

2 Esdras 7:120 In-Context

118 O Adam, what have you done? Your sin was not only your own downfall; it was also the downfall of all of us who are your descendants.

119 What good is it to us that we have the promise of immortal life, when we have committed sins that condemn us to death?

120 What good is the hope of eternity, when we find ourselves in such a completely hopeless situation?

121 What good is it that safe and secure homes have been prepared for us in the future world, when we have lived such wicked lives?

122 What good is the promise that the glorious presence of God Most High will protect those who have lived pure lives, when our own lives have been so full of sin?