2 Esdras 4:35

35 Did not the souls of the righteous in their chambers ask about these matters, saying, "How long are we to remain here? And when will the harvest of our reward come?'

2 Esdras 4:35 In-Context

33 Then I answered and said, "How long? When will these things be? Why are our years few and evil?"

34 He answered me and said, "Do not be in a greater hurry than the Most High. You, indeed, are in a hurry for yourself, but the Highest is in a hurry on behalf of many.

35 Did not the souls of the righteous in their chambers ask about these matters, saying, "How long are we to remain here? And when will the harvest of our reward come?'

36 And the archangel Jeremiel answered and said, "When the number of those like yourselves is completed; for he has weighed the age in the balance,

37 and measured the times by measure, and numbered the times by number; and he will not move or arouse them until that measure is fulfilled.' "

Footnotes

• [a] Syr Ethiop Arab 2 Georg: Lat [How long do I hope thus?]