2 Esdras 7:14

14 If then they that live labor not to enter these straitened and vain things, they can never receive those that are laid up for them.

2 Esdras 7:14 In-Context

12 Then were the entrances of this world made narrow, full of sorrow and travail; they are but few and evil, full of perils and very painful.

13 For the entrances of the elder world were wide and sure, and brought immortal fruit.

14 If then they that live labor not to enter these straitened and vain things, they can never receive those that are laid up for them.

15 Now therefore why disquietest thou thyself, seeing thou art but a corruptible man? And why art thou moved, whereas thou art but mortal?

16 Why hast thou not considered in thy mind this thing that is to come, rather than that which is present?"