51 Call to remembrance the deeds of our fathers which they did in their generations; and receive great glory and an everlasting name. (WEB) 52 Wasn’t Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness? (WEB) 53 Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and became lord of Egypt. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:51–53
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