2 Esdras 8:57

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

2 Esdras 8:57 In-Context

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.

58 They even said to themselves that there was no God, although they knew that they must die.

59 So the joys I have described are waiting for you, while thirst and torment are in store for them. But God Most High did not want anyone to perish.