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4 Maccabees 9:27-29
Revised Standard Version
4 Maccabees 9:27-29
Revised Standard Version
27 Before torturing him, they inquired if he were willing to eat, and they heard this noble decision.[a] 28 These leopard-like beasts tore out his sinews with the iron hands, flayed all his flesh up to his chin, and tore away his scalp. But he steadfastly endured this agony and said, 29 “How sweet is any kind of death for the religion of our fathers!”
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- 4 Maccabees 9:27 Other ancient authorities read having heard his noble decision they tore him to shreds
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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