14 Let’s not fear him who thinks he kills; (WEB) 15 for great is the trial of soul and danger of eternal torment laid up for those who transgress the commandment of God. (WEB) 16 Let’s arm ourselves, therefore, in the self-control, which is divine reasoning. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 13:14–16
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4 Maccabees 11:26–27
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