1 Now this one endured this praiseworthy death. The third was brought along, and exhorted by many to taste and save his life. (WEB) 2 But he cried out and said, “Don’t you know that the father of those who are dead is my father also, and that the same mother bore me, and that I was brought up in the same way? (WEB) 3 I don’t renounce the noble relationship of my kindred. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 10:1–3
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