2 Maccabees 7:16DRA
Biblia Katolicka · DRA · Werset 16 z 42
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"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."
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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.
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.
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: