16 And when the spearmen said, “Consent to eat, that you may be released from your tortures,” (WEB) 17 he answered, “Not so powerful, O accursed lackeys, is your wheel, as to stifle my reasoning. Cut my limbs, and burn my flesh, and twist my joints. (WEB) 18 For through all my torments I will convince you that the children of the Hebrews are alone unconquered on behalf of virtue.” (WEB)
4 Maccabees 9:16–18
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4 Maccabees 10:9–11
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4 Maccabees 10:15–17
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4 Maccabees 9:29–31
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4 Maccabees 6:26–28
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