18 But when his sufferings did in no way cease, for the judgment of God had come upon him in righteousness, having given up all hope for himself, he wrote to the Jews the letter written below, having the nature of a supplication, to this effect: (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:18
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2 Maccabees 9:10–12
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2 Maccabees 7:37–39
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2 Maccabees 7:17–19
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2 Baruch 21:20–22
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2 Maccabees 3:28–30
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