14 By the spirit of reasoning, and the reasoning of Isaac, he rendered powerless the many-headed rack. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 7:14
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4 Maccabees 9:21–23
21 Although the framework of his bones was now destroyed, the high-minded and Abrahamic youth didn’t groan. (WEB) 22 But, as though transformed by fire into immortality, he nobly endured the rackings, saying, (WEB) 23 “Imitate me, O kindred. Never desert your station, nor renounce… (WEB)
4 Maccabees 13:11–13
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4 Maccabees 9:16–18
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4 Maccabees 6:29–31
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4 Maccabees 11:26–27
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