2 Esdras 7:9

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

2 Esdras 7:9 In-Context

7 but the entrance to it is narrow and steep, with fire on one side and deep water on the other.

8 The one path between the fire and the water is so narrow that only one person at a time may walk on it.

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.