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4 Maccabees 16:22-24
Revised Standard Version
4 Maccabees 16:22-24
Revised Standard Version
22 You too must have the same faith in God and not be grieved. 23 It is unreasonable for people who have religious knowledge not to withstand pain.”
24 By these words the mother of the seven encouraged and persuaded each of her sons to die rather than violate God’s commandment.
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