16 Who didn’t admire those champions of true legislation? Who were not amazed? (WEB) 17 The tyrant himself, and all their council, admired their endurance, (WEB) 18 through which, they also now stand beside the divine throne and live a blessed life. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 17:16–18
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