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4 Maccabees 9:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 Maccabees 9:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 “Imitate me, brothers,” he said. “Do not leave your post in my struggle[a] or renounce our courageous family ties. 24 Fight the sacred and noble battle for piety. Thereby the just Providence of our ancestors may become merciful to our nation and take vengeance on the accursed tyrant.” 25 When he had said this, the devout youth broke the thread of life.
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- 9.23 Other ancient authorities read post forever
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