2 Esdras 4:26

26 Then answered he me and said, "The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel; for the world hasteneth fast to pass away,

2 Esdras 4:26 In-Context

24 and we pass away out of the world as grasshoppers, and our life is astonishment and fear, and we are not worthy to obtain mercy.

25 What will He then do unto His name whereby we are called? Of these things have I asked."

26 Then answered he me and said, "The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel; for the world hasteneth fast to pass away,

27 and cannot comprehend the things that are promised to the righteous in time to come; for this world is full of unrighteousness and infirmities.

28 But concerning the things whereof thou askest me, I will tell thee; for the evil is sown, but the destruction thereof has not yet come.