4 Maccabees 6:26-28

Common English Bible

²⁶ Eleazar was now burned down to his bones and on the edge of death. He raised his eyes toward God and said, ²⁷ “God, you know that I could have saved myself; instead, I am being burned and tortured to death for the sake of your Law. ²⁸ Have mercy on your people. Make our punishment sufficient for their sake.