2 Maccabees 15:2-4

Common English Bible

² But the Jews who were compelled to follow him said, “No! Don’t destroy with such cruelty and savagery, but respect the day that is honored with holiness above all others by the one who observes all.”

³ The repeat offender asked if there was in heaven some mighty one who commanded the keeping of the Sabbath day.

⁴ They declared, “The living Lord himself, the ruler in heaven, commands us to keep the seventh day.”