Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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: 2 Maccabees 7:16Said: 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. 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 7:19 But do not think that thou shalt escape unpunished, for that thou hast attempted to fight against God. 2 Maccabees 7:20 Now the mother was to be admired above measure, and worthy to be remembered by good men, who beheld her seven sons slain in the space of one day, and bore it with a good courage, for the hope that she had in God: Context 2 Maccabees 7…17But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed. 18After 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: 19But do not think that thou shalt escape unpunished, for that thou hast attempted to fight against God.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 7:16 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 7:17 But stay patiently a while, and thou shalt see his great power, in what manner he will torment thee and thy seed. 2 Maccabees 7:19 But do not think that thou shalt escape unpunished, for that thou hast attempted to fight against God. 2 Maccabees 7:20 Now the mother was to be admired above measure, and worthy to be remembered by good men, who beheld her seven sons slain in the space of one day, and bore it with a good courage, for the hope that she had in God: |
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