Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

2 Esdras 8:3

There be many created, but few shall be saved.

Parallel Translations

GNV1560View canonical →
*There be manie created, but fewe shalbe saued.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha