1 Maccabees 2:51-53

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁵¹ And call to remembrance the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations: and you shall receive great glory, and an everlasting name.

⁵² Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reputed to him unto justice?

⁵³ Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and he was made lord of Egypt.