4 Maccabees 13:9-11

Common English Bible

⁹ “Brothers, let’s die together like brothers for the sake of the Law! Let’s imitate the three young men in Assyria who refused to back down when facing the same fiery test. ¹⁰ Let’s not be cowards when we are called to demonstrate religious devotion to God.”

¹¹ One said, “Have courage, brother!” Another said, “Keep going with honor!”