3 Maccabees 3:4-6

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⁴ but because they worshiped God and conducted themselves by his law, they kept their separateness with respect to foods. For this reason they appeared hateful to some,^{(A) 5} but since they adorned their style of life with the good deeds of upright people, they were established in good repute with everyone. ⁶ Nevertheless, foreigners paid no heed to the good conduct of the people, which was common talk among all;