3 Maccabees 2:26-28
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
26 He was not content with his uncounted licentious deeds, but even continued with such audacity that he framed evil reports in the various localities; and many of his friends, intently observing the king’s purpose, themselves also followed his will. 27 He proposed to inflict public disgrace on the Jewish community,[a] and he set up a stone[b] on the tower in the courtyard with this inscription: 28 ‘None of those who do not sacrifice shall enter their sanctuaries, and all Jews shall be subjected to a registration involving poll tax and to the status of slaves. Those who object to this are to be taken by force and put to death;
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- 3 Maccabees 2:27 Gk the nation
- 3 Maccabees 2:27 Gk stele
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