2 Esdras 8:55

55 "So don't ask any more questions about the large number of people who are lost.

2 Esdras 8:55 In-Context

53 The source of evil has been sealed off, so that it cannot reach you; all sickness has been removed, death has been taken away, hell is gone, and corruption has disappeared.

54 All suffering has been taken away, and the treasure of immortality is at last revealed.

55 "So don't ask any more questions about the large number of people who are lost.

56 For when they had the opportunity to choose, they despised God Most High, had contempt for his Law, and refused to follow his ways.

57 In addition, they mistreated the righteous servants of God.