Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Said: Whereas thou hast power among men though thou art corruptible, thou dost what thou wilt but think not that our nation is forsaken by God. 2 Maccabees 7:14And when he was now ready to die, he spoke thus: It is better, being put to death by men, to look for hope from God, to be raised up again by him; for, as to thee, thou shalt have no resurrection unto life. 2 Maccabees 7:15 And when they had brought the fifth, they tormented him. But he, looking upon the king, 2 Maccabees 7:17 But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed. 2 Maccabees 7:18 After him they brought the sixth, and he being ready to die, spoke thus: Be not deceived without cause: for we suffer these things for ourselves, having sinned against our God, and things worthy of admiration are done to us: Context 2 Maccabees 7…15And when they had brought the fifth, they tormented him. But he, looking upon the king, 16Said: Whereas thou hast power among men though thou art corruptible, thou dost what thou wilt but think not that our nation is forsaken by God. 17But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 7:14 And when he was now ready to die, he spoke thus: It is better, being put to death by men, to look for hope from God, to be raised up again by him; for, as to thee, thou shalt have no resurrection unto life. 2 Maccabees 7:15 And when they had brought the fifth, they tormented him. But he, looking upon the king, 2 Maccabees 7:17 But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed. 2 Maccabees 7:18 After him they brought the sixth, and he being ready to die, spoke thus: Be not deceived without cause: for we suffer these things for ourselves, having sinned against our God, and things worthy of admiration are done to us: |
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