20 He, while tormented, said, “O good and holy contest, in which for the sake of religion, we kindred have been called to the arena of pain, and have not been conquered. (WEB) 21 For religious understanding, O tyrant, is unconquered. (WEB) 22 Armed with upright virtue, I also will depart with my kindred. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 11:20–22
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4 Maccabees 9:17–19
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4 Maccabees 5:36–38
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4 Maccabees 9:22–24
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4 Maccabees 10:9–11
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4 Maccabees 9:28–30
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4 Maccabees 9:6–8
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4 Maccabees 6:29–31
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4 Maccabees 11:26–27
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