8 Of such a character ought those to be who perform the duties of the law at the risk of their own blood, and defend it with generous sweat by sufferings even to death. (WEB)
4 Maccabees 7:8
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4 Maccabees 16:15–17
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4 Maccabees 15:31–32
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