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2 Maccabees 7:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Maccabees 7:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 Next they brought forward the fifth and maltreated him. 16 But he looked at the king[a] and said, “Because you have authority among mortals, though you also are mortal, you do what you please. But do not think that God has forsaken our people. 17 Keep on, and see how his mighty power will torture you and your descendants!”(A)
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- 7.16 Gk at him
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