2 But he cried out and said, “Don’t you know that the father of those who are dead is my father also, and that the same mother bore me, and that I was brought up in the same way? (WEB) 3 I don’t renounce the noble relationship of my kindred. (WEB) 4 Now then, whatever instrument of vengeance you have, apply it to my body, for you aren’t able to touch my soul, even if you want to.” (WEB)
4 Maccabees 10:2–4
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4 Maccabees 11:14–16
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4 Maccabees 10:15–17
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4 Maccabees 5:36–38
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