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4 Maccabees 7:5-7
Common English Bible
4 Maccabees 7:5-7
Common English Bible
5 Our father Eleazar made his mind up so it was like an overhanging cliff that broke the raging waves of the emotions.
6 Eleazar, you are a priest who is worthy of the office. You didn’t pollute your teeth; you didn’t contaminate your stomach by eating the forbidden foods. Your stomach had room only for godly behavior and purity. 7 How you were in harmony with the Law and a philosopher of the divine life!
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