2 Maccabees 3:21-23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²¹ There was something pitiable in the prostration of the whole populace and the anxiety of the high priest in his great anguish.^(A)

The Lord Protects His Temple

²² While they were calling upon the Almighty Lord that he would keep what had been entrusted safe and secure for those who had entrusted it,^{(B) 23} Heliodorus went on with what had been decided.