4 Maccabees 7:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ How you were in harmony with the Law and a philosopher of the divine life! ⁸ Whoever has the occupation of administering public affairs in line with the Law should be a person like you. They should protect the Law with their own blood and with genuine tears, and suffer to the point of death! ⁹ Father, you confirmed our commitment to obey the Law through your endurance that brought you honor. You didn’t desert the holy way of life that you had praised so sincerely. Your actions made your words about divine philosophy convincing.