2 Esdras 1:9
King James VersionSource notes
“How long shall I forbear them, into whom I have done so much good?”
Context
6Because the sins of their fathers are increased in them: for they have forgotten me, and have offered unto strange gods.
7Am not I even he that brought them out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage? but they have provoked me unto wrath, and despised my counsels.
8Pull thou off then the hair of thy head, and cast all evil upon them, for they have not been obedient unto my law, but it is a rebellious people.
9How long shall I forbear them, into whom I have done so much good?
10Many kings have I destroyed for their sakes; Pharaoh with his servants and all his power have I smitten down.
11All the nations have I destroyed before them, and in the east I have scattered the people of two provinces, even of Tyrus and Sidon, and have slain all their enemies.
12Speak thou therefore unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord,