2 Esdras 8:41

41 The farmer plants many seeds and puts out many plants, but not all of them take root or come up at the right time. That's the way it is with this world. Not everyone who has been placed in this world will be saved."

2 Esdras 8:41 In-Context

39 Instead, I will find my joy in the creation of the righteous, their earthly journey, their salvation, and their final reward.

40 Things will happen just as I have said.

41 The farmer plants many seeds and puts out many plants, but not all of them take root or come up at the right time. That's the way it is with this world. Not everyone who has been placed in this world will be saved."

42 Then I said, "Please let me speak.

43 The farmer's seed may not come up because you did not send rain at the right time, or it may be ruined by too much rain.