2 Esdras 7:56

56 For while we lived and committed iniquity, we considered not that we should begin to suffer for it after death."

2 Esdras 7:56 In-Context

54 (For we have walked in unpleasant places.)

55 And that the faces of those who have used abstinence shall shine above the stars, whereas our faces shall be blacker than darkness?

56 For while we lived and committed iniquity, we considered not that we should begin to suffer for it after death."

57 Then he answered me and said, "This is the condition of the battle which man who is born upon the earth shall fight:

58 that if he be overcome he shall suffer as thou hast said, but if he get the victory he shall receive the thing that I say.