3 Maccabees 3:3-5

Revised Standard Version

³ The Jews, however, continued to maintain good will and unswerving loyalty toward the dynasty; ⁴ but because they worshiped God and conducted themselves by his law, they kept their separateness with respect to foods. For this reason they appeared hateful to some; ⁵ but since they adorned their style of life with the good deeds of upright people, they were established in good repute among all men.