27 Therefore, by bravely parting with my life now, I will show myself worthy of my old age, (WEB) 28 and leave behind a noble example to the young to die willingly and nobly a glorious death for the revered and holy laws.” When he had said these words, he went immediately to the instrument of torture. (WEB) 29 When they changed the good will they bore toward him a little before into ill will because these words of his were, as they thought, sheer madness, (WEB)
2 Maccabees 6:27–29
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2 Maccabees 6:22–24
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4 Maccabees 12:15–17
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4 Maccabees 6:20–22
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2 Maccabees 6:18–20
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2 Maccabees 14:41–43
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