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4 Maccabees 1:11-13
Common English Bible
4 Maccabees 1:11-13
Common English Bible
11 All people, including the ones who tortured them, were amazed at their courage and patient endurance. What’s more, they caused the defeat of the tyranny that had oppressed their nation. They conquered the tyrant by their endurance. As a result, their homeland was purged of its filth through their actions. 12 I will say more about this shortly. First I will begin with my main point, as is my custom, and then I will return to their story, giving glory to God, who possesses all wisdom.
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13 So we are exploring the question of whether clear thinking has full power over the emotions.
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