2 Esdras 8:47

47 For you come far short of being able to love my creation more than I love it. But you have often compared yourself to the unrighteous. Never do so!

2 Esdras 8:47 In-Context

45 Surely not, O Lord above! But spare your people and have mercy on your inheritance, for you have mercy on your own creation."

46 He answered me and said, "Things that are present are for those who live now, and things that are future are for those who will live hereafter.

47 For you come far short of being able to love my creation more than I love it. But you have often compared yourself to the unrighteous. Never do so!

48 But even in this respect you will be praiseworthy before the Most High,

49 because you have humbled yourself, as is becoming for you, and have not considered yourself to be among the righteous. You will receive the greatest glory,

Footnotes

• [a]. Syr Ethiop: Lat [brought yourself near]