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4 Maccabees 9:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 Maccabees 9:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 Although the ligaments joining his bones were already severed, the courageous youth, worthy of Abraham, did not groan, 22 but as though transformed by fire into immortality he nobly endured the rackings.(A) 23 “Imitate me, brothers,” he said. “Do not leave your post in my struggle[a] or renounce our courageous family ties.
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- 9.23 Other ancient authorities read post forever
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