9 If anyone inherits this city, he cannot take possession of his inheritance without passing through this dangerous entrance.”
10 “That is right, sir,” I said.“That is how it is with the people of Israel,” he added.
11 “I made this world for their sake, but when Adam broke my commands, the world came under my judgement.
12 Then the entrances into this world were made narrow and difficult to travel. They were rough, dangerous, and few in number.
13 But the entrances to the great world to come are wide and safe and lead to immortality.
14 Everyone who lives must walk the narrow and meaningless ways of this world in order to receive the blessings stored up in the world to come.
15 So, Ezra, why are you upset and disturbed by the thought that you are mortal and must die?