3 Maccabees 6:26-28
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
26 Who is it that has so lawlessly encompassed with outrageous treatment those who from the beginning differed from[a] all nations in their goodwill towards us and often have accepted willingly the worst of human dangers? 27 Loose and untie their unjust bonds! Send them back to their homes in peace, begging pardon for your former actions![b] 28 Release the children of the almighty and living God of heaven, who from the time of our ancestors until now has granted an unimpeded and notable stability to our government.’
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- 3 Maccabees 6:26 Or excelled above
- 3 Maccabees 6:27 Other ancient authorities read revoking your former commands
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