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