4 Maccabees 5:11-13

Common English Bible

¹¹ Come on! Wake up from your silly philosophy, and get rid of your brainless thinking! Adopt an attitude that is more appropriate for a mature person, and adopt a philosophy that is to your advantage! ¹² Take pity on your old age, and respect my generous advice. ¹³ Think about this: if there is some power watching over you and your religion, it will excuse you for any action against the Law if you are compelled to do it.”