10 For the law conquers even affection toward parents, not surrendering virtue on their account. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 2:10
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4 Maccabees 9:1–3
1 “Why do you delay, O tyrant? For we are more ready to die than to transgress the injunctions of our fathers. (WEB) 2 We would be disgracing our fathers if we didn’t obey the law, and take knowledge for our guide. (WEB) 3 O tyrant, counselor of law-breaking, do not, hating us a… (WEB)
Sirach 3:1–3
1 Hear me, your father, O my children, and do what you hear, that you all may be safe. (WEB) 2 For the Lord honors the father over the children, and has confirmed the judgment of the mother over her sons. (WEB) 3 He who honors his father will make atonement for sins. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 15:1–2
1 O reasoning of the sons, lord over the emotions, and religion more desirable to a mother than children! (WEB) 2 The mother, when two things were set before her, religion and the safety of her seven sons for a time, on the conditional promise of a tyrant, (WEB)
4 Maccabees 5:28–30
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Exodus 21:14–16
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4 Maccabees 11:26–27
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4 Maccabees 5:32–34
32 Now then, prepare your wheels, and kindle a fiercer flame. (WEB) 33 I will not so pity my old age, as on my account to break the law of my country. (WEB) 34 I will not play false to you, O law, my instructor, or forsake you, O beloved self-control! (WEB)
2 Esdras 9:36–38
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