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1 Maccabees 2:48-50
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Maccabees 2:48-50
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
48 They rescued the law out of the hands of the Gentiles and kings, and they never let the sinner gain the upper hand.
The Last Words of Mattathias
49 Now the days drew near for Mattathi′as to die, and he said to his sons: “Arrogance and reproach have now become strong; it is a time of ruin and furious anger. 50 Now, my children, show zeal for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of our fathers.
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