6 The heathen believed the Jews to be destitute of all protection, for chains bound them. (WEB) 7 They invoked the Almighty Lord, and ceaselessly implored with tears their merciful God and Father, Ruler of all, Lord of every power, (WEB) 8 to overthrow the evil purpose which had gone out against them, and to deliver them by extraordinary manifestation from that death which was in store for them. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 5:6–8
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2 Maccabees 13:10–12
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3 Maccabees 5:50–51
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4 Maccabees 17:21–23
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1 Maccabees 4:10–12
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4 Maccabees 4:8–10
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Epistle of Barnabas 12:2–4
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3 Maccabees 6:38–40
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