Font Size
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.
Read full chapter
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
The Revised Standard Version of the Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1965, 1966 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Bible Gateway Recommends
The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
Retail: $69.95
Our Price: $49.49
Save: $20.46 (29%)
Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Large Print Edition, Hardcover
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $13.00 (26%)
RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition, Leatherbound
Retail: $44.95
Our Price: $39.99
Save: $4.96 (11%)