40 So he also died pure, putting his whole trust in the Lord. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 7:40
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4 Maccabees 12:13–15
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2 Maccabees 6:30–31
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4 Maccabees 6:25–27
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4 Maccabees 6:29–31
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