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And when he had reached his last breath, he spoke in this way: “You, indeed, O most wicked man, are destroying us in this present life. But the King of the world will raise us up, in eternal life at the resurrection, for we die on behalf of his laws.” (2 Maccabees 7, 9)
For I trust that he will behave with moderation and humanity, and that, following my intentions, he will be impartial to you.” (2 Maccabees 9, 27)
So Maccabeus left behind Simon and Joseph, and likewise Zachaeus, and those who were with them, to fight against them. And since those who were with them were sufficient in number, he turned back to those who attacked more forcefully. (2 Maccabees 10, 19)
And Timothy, indeed, they did not find in those places, for he withdrew before he completed any endeavor, having left behind a very strong garrison in a certain place. (2 Maccabees 12, 18)
But Dositheus and Sosipater, who were commanders with Maccabeus, destroyed those who were left behind by Timothy in the stronghold: ten thousand men. (2 Maccabees 12, 19)
And when the first cohort of Judas had appeared, the enemies were struck with fear by the presence of God, who beholds all things, and they were turned to flight, one over another, to such an extent that they were being knocked over by one another and were being wounded with the strokes of their own swords. (2 Maccabees 12, 22)
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)
Even so, Nicanor, hearing of the virtue of the companions of Judas, and the great courage with which they struggled on behalf of their country, was afraid to accomplish judgment by the sword. (2 Maccabees 14, 18)
In truth, the Jews who followed him out of necessity were saying: “Do not act so fiercely and barbarously, but give honor to the day of sanctification and reverence to him who beholds all things.” (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
Now the vision was in this manner: Onias, who had been high priest, a good and kind man, modest in appearance, gentle in manners, and noble in speech, and who from boyhood was trained in the virtues, extending his hands, prayed on behalf of all the people of the Jews. (2 Maccabees 15, 12)
and who leaves behind the Guide of her youth, (Proverbs 2, 17)
The Lord beholds the ways of man, and he considers all his steps. (Proverbs 5, 21)
