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I now ask the readers of this book not to be shocked by these calamities. Bear in mind that this did not happen for the destruction of our race, but rather for our education. (2 Maccabees 6, 12)
But he preferred to make a noble decision worthy of his age, of his noble years, of his shining white hair, and of the irreproachable life he had led from childhood. Above all, showing respect for the holy laws established by God, he answered that he would rather be sent to the place of the dead. And he added, (2 Maccabees 6, 23)
One of them, speaking in behalf of all, said, "What do you want to find out from us? We are prepared to die right now rather than break the law of our ancestors." (2 Maccabees 7, 2)
At the point of death, he cried out, "I would rather die at the hands of men, and wait for the promises of God who will raise us up; you, however, shall have no part in the resurrection of life." (2 Maccabees 7, 14)
Through me and my brothers, may the wrath of the Almighty which has justly fallen on the whole of our race come to an end." (2 Maccabees 7, 38)
So he attacked them by surprise, set cities and villages on fire, captured strategic positions, and put to flight many of the enemies. (2 Maccabees 8, 6)
They prayed that if the Lord would not save them because of their own merits, that at least out of consideration for the covenant he made with their fathers and for that great venerable Name with which he had blessed his people, he would do so. (2 Maccabees 8, 15)
They gathered the weapons and the plunder of their enemies, and celebrated the sabbath on that day with praise and thanksgiving to God who had just saved them and had begun to show them his mercy. (2 Maccabees 8, 27)
Then, as they celebrated their victory in Jerusalem, they burned alive those who had burned the temple gates, including Callisthenes who had taken refuge in one small house. So these men paid the price deserved for their impiety. (2 Maccabees 8, 33)
but now he promised to decorate it lavishly, to return a great number of the sacred vessels, and to pay for all the expenses of the sacrifices. (2 Maccabees 9, 16)
I am sure that following my own policies of moderation and humanity, he shall live in good accord with you." (2 Maccabees 9, 27)
For eight days they celebrated the feast with rejoicing, in the same way that they celebrated the Feast of the Tabernacles remembering how, not long before on that same date, they were dwelling in the mountains and caves like wild animals. (2 Maccabees 10, 6)
