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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)
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)
But as the young man did not pay him any attention, the king ordered the mother to be brought in. He urged her to advise her son in order to save his life. (2 Maccabees 7, 25)
Our brothers suffered a short time for the sake of eternal life and have already entered into the friendship of God. But you, for your part, shall suffer the punishment you deserve for your arrogance. (2 Maccabees 7, 36)
Learning that the Jews do not wish to adopt Greek customs, as it was the will of my father, but prefer their own way of life and ask that they be allowed to live according to their laws, (2 Maccabees 11, 24)
He advised him to get married and have children, so Judas got married and enjoyed a peaceful life. (2 Maccabees 14, 25)
