26 For it acting along with religion, made their brotherly feeling more desirable to them. (WEB) 27 And yet, although nature, companionship, and virtuous morals increased their brotherly love, those who were left endured to see their kindred, who were mistreated for their religion, tortured even to death. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 13:26–27
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