2 Maccabees 6:16-18

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Therefore, he never withdraws his mercy from us. Although disciplining us with misfortunes, God doesn’t forsake his own people. ¹⁷ Only let this be said to us as a reminder. After this brief digression, it is necessary to go on with the narrative.

Martyrs for the faith

¹⁸ A certain Eleazar, one of the leading scribes, elderly in age and with a most dignified outward appearance, was being compelled to open his mouth and eat pork.