2 Esdras 9:12

12 these must in torment acknowledge it after death.

2 Esdras 9:12 In-Context

10 For as many as did not acknowledge me in their lifetime, although they received my benefits,

11 and as many as scorned my law while they still had freedom, and did not understand but despised it while an opportunity of repentance was still open to them,

12 these must in torment acknowledge it after death.

13 Therefore, do not continue to be curious as to how the ungodly will be punished; but inquire how the righteous will be saved, those to whom the age belongs and for whose sake the age was made."

14 I answered and said,