2 Esdras 13:24

24 Know this therefore, that they that are left behind are more blessed than they that are dead.

2 Esdras 13:24 In-Context

22 Whereas thou hast spoken of them that are left behind, this is the interpretation:

23 He that shall endure the peril in that time hath kept himself. They that have fallen into danger are such as have works and faith toward the Almighty.

24 Know this therefore, that they that are left behind are more blessed than they that are dead.

25 "This is the meaning of the vision: Whereas thou sawest a Man coming up from the midst of the sea,

26 the same is He whom God the Highest hath kept a great season, who by His own self shall deliver His creature; and He shall order them that are left behind.