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Therefore, it is a holy and beneficial thought to pray on behalf of those who have passed away, so that they may be released from sins. (2 Maccabees 12, 46)
And indeed, this satisfied justice, for just as he had committed many offenses toward the altar of God, the fire and ashes of which are holy, so was he condemned to die in ashes. (2 Maccabees 13, 8)
Of course, they were afraid to be deprived of their law and their country, and of the holy temple, and also that he might allow the people, who had recently taken a breath for a little while, to be again subdued by blasphemous nations. (2 Maccabees 13, 11)
In truth, with the elders he decided that, before the king could move his army into Judea and obtain the city, they would go out and commit the outcome of the event to the judgment of the Lord. (2 Maccabees 13, 13)
And so, giving everything to God, the Creator of the world, and having exhorted his own to contend with fortitude and to stand up, even unto death, for the laws, the temple, the city, their country and the citizens: he positioned his army around Modin. (2 Maccabees 13, 14)
And now, O Lord, Holy of all holies, preserve unpolluted, until eternity, this house, which was recently made clean.” (2 Maccabees 14, 36)
Then Razias, a certain one of the elders from Jerusalem, was brought before Nicanor; the man was of good reputation, and was one who loved the city. For his affection, he was called the father of the Jews. (2 Maccabees 14, 37)
In truth, Onias responded by saying: “This one loves his brothers and the people of Israel. This is he who prays greatly for the people and for all the holy city: Jeremiah, the prophet of God.” (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
“Receive this holy sword as a gift from God, with it you shall cast down the adversaries of my people Israel.” (2 Maccabees 15, 16)
And so, having been exhorted by the very good words of Judas, by which the readiness and courage of the young men were able to be raised and strengthened, they resolved to strive and to contend with fortitude, so that virtue would judge the matter, because the holy city and the temple were in peril. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
But those also who were in the city had no small concern for those who had gathered together. (2 Maccabees 15, 19)
so that those who approach against your holy people with blasphemy may be afraid.” And in this way, indeed, he concluded his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
