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2 Maccabees 6:3-5
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 Maccabees 6:3-5
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 Harsh and utterly grievous was the onslaught of evil. 4 For the temple was filled with debauchery and reveling by the Gentiles, who dallied with prostitutes and had intercourse with women within the sacred precincts, and besides brought in things for sacrifice that were unfit. 5 The altar was covered with abominable offerings that were forbidden by the laws.
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