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But he did not stay in power for long and after obtaining nothing but shame for himself, he had to flee once again to the land of Ammon. (2 Maccabees 5, 7)
God is showing his kindness when he does not let sinners continue on their way for a long time, but punishes them at once. (2 Maccabees 6, 13)
as should be done by those who do not want to do things prohibited by the Law, even to save their life. (2 Maccabees 6, 20)
Those in charge of this impious banquet took him aside, since they had known him for a long time, and tried to convince him to pretend to be eating the meat, but in reality, to eat something allowed by the Law and prepared by himself. (2 Maccabees 6, 21)
In this way, he could escape death, and be treated with humanity for the sake of their long-time friendship. (2 Maccabees 6, 22)
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)
If I led them astray for the sake of this short life I would bring disgrace to my old age. (2 Maccabees 6, 25)
I prefer to bravely sacrifice my life now, as befits my old age. (2 Maccabees 6, 27)
At the moment of his last breath, he said, "Murderer, you now dismiss us from life, but the King of the world will raise us up. He will give us eternal life since we die for his laws." (2 Maccabees 7, 9)
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)
"I wonder how you were born of me; it was not I who gave you breath and life, nor I who ordered the matter of your body. (2 Maccabees 7, 22)
The Creator of the world who formed man in the beginning and ordered the unfolding of all creation shall in his mercy, give you back breath and life, since you now despise them for love of his laws." (2 Maccabees 7, 23)
