2 Esdras 5:55

55 and those who come after you will be smaller than you, as born of a creation which already is aging and passing the strength of youth."

2 Esdras 5:55 In-Context

53 And she herself will answer you, `Those born in the strength of youth are different from those born during the time of old age, when the womb is failing.'

54 Therefore you also should consider that you and your contemporaries are smaller in stature than those who were before you,

55 and those who come after you will be smaller than you, as born of a creation which already is aging and passing the strength of youth."

56 And I said, "O Lord, I beseech thee, if I have found favor in thy sight, show thy servant through whom thou dost visit thy creation."