16 Let’s arm ourselves, therefore, in the self-control, which is divine reasoning. (WEB) 17 If we suffer like this, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will receive us, and all the fathers will commend us. (WEB) 18 As each one of the kindred was hauled away, the rest exclaimed, “Don’t disgrace us, O brother, nor falsify those who died before you!” (WEB)
4 Maccabees 13:16–18
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