1 Maccabees 2:51-53
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
51 “Remember the deeds that our ancestors did in their times,
and you shall win great honor and an everlasting name.
52 Was not Abraham found faithful in trial,
and it was credited to him as righteousness?(A)
53 Joseph, when in distress, kept the commandment,
and he became master of Egypt.(B)
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