2 Maccabees 4:50DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 50 of 50
"And so through the covetousness of them that were in power, Menelaus continued in authority, increasing in malice to the betraying of the citizens."
In context
48Thus they that prosecuted the cause for the city, and for the people, and the sacred vessels, did soon suffer unjust punishment.
49Wherefore even the Tyrians being moved with indignation, were liberal towards their burial.
50And so through the covetousness of them that were in power, Menelaus continued in authority, increasing in malice to the betraying of the citizens.