3 Maccabees 2:14-16

Common English Bible

¹⁴ But in the midst of our calamity this arrogant and unholy man is determined to insult the holy place dedicated on earth to your glorious name. ¹⁵ For human beings can’t enter your dwelling place, the heaven of heavens. ¹⁶ But since you were pleased for your glory to rest among your people Israel, you set this place apart.