1 Maccabees 2:57-67
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57 David for being merciful possessed the throne of an everlasting kingdom.
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58 Elias for being zealous and fervent for the law was taken up into heaven.
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59 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, by believing were saved out of the flame.
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60 Daniel for his innocency was delivered from the mouth of lions.
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61 And thus consider ye throughout all ages, that none that put their trust in him shall be overcome.
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62 Fear not then the words of a sinful man: for his glory shall be dung and worms.
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63 To day he shall be lifted up and to morrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his dust, and his thought is come to nothing.
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64 Wherefore, ye my sons, be valiant and shew yourselves men in the behalf of the law; for by it shall ye obtain glory.
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65 And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel, give ear unto him alway: he shall be a father unto you.
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66 As for Judas Maccabeus, he hath been mighty and strong, even from his youth up: let him be your captain, and fight the battle of the people.
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67 Take also unto you all those that observe the law, and avenge ye the wrong of your people.