Löydetty 878 Tulokset: Holy Book
But they firmly believed in a splendid reward for those who died as believers; therefore, their concern was holy and in keeping with faith. (2 Maccabees 12, 45)
He attacked the troops of Judas but was defeated. When he was informed that Philip, whom he had left in Antioch as head of the government, had revolted, he was dismayed. He sought peace with the Jews and had to accept and swear to observe their just petitions; he became reconciled with them, offered sacrifices, honored the Temple and showed generosity to the Holy Place. (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
When the latter became aware that Judas had escaped without being disloyal, he appeared in the holy Temple while the priests were offering the ritual sacrifices, and demanded that they hand Judas over to him. (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
But the wretch asked if there was indeed a sovereign in heaven who had commanded that the sabbath be holy. (2 Maccabees 15, 3)
Then Onias, the High Priest, said to Judas, "This is he who loves your brothers, he who prays without ceasing for the Jewish people and for the Holy City. He is Jeremiah, the prophet of God." (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
Encouraged by these beautiful words of Judas, which were able to encourage righteous people and strengthen young souls, they determined not to set up camp with defenses. They decided instead to rush out bravely and take the offensive to settle the matter by fighting bravely, for the Holy City Jerusalem, their religion and the Temple were in danger. (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
Show your power and let your arm strike those who insult you and who come to destroy your holy people." With this, he ended his prayer. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
Fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom and to know the Holy One brings discernment. (Proverbs 9, 10)
I have not acquired wisdom or grasped the knowledge of the Holy One." (Proverbs 30, 3)
And so I have seen the wicked buried and people come from the holy place to honor them, forgetting how they acted. This, too, is futile. (Ecclesiastes 8, 10)
The Holy Spirit who instructs us shuns deceit; it keeps aloof from foolishness and is ill at ease when injustice is done. (Wisdom of Solomon 1, 5)
They do not know the mysteries of God nor do they hope for the reward of a holy life; they do not believe that the blameless will be recompensed. (Wisdom of Solomon 2, 22)
