4 Maccabees 17:18-20

Common English Bible

¹⁸ for which they now stand in front of God’s throne and live a blessed life forever. ¹⁹ Moses says, “All those who have set themselves apart for you are in your care.” ²⁰ These people who have dedicated themselves to God are honored, therefore, not only with this privilege but also because they kept our enemies from ruling our nation.