1 Maccabees 5:40
“This shows that all heretics fear the confidence and commitment of the people who believe rightly, and acknowledge themselves to be weaker the more they see them stronger in the unity of faith; but if they observe the rest of the Catholics becoming slower in the contemplation of God's law and in the practice of good w…”
40Then Timotheus said unto the captains of his host, When Judas and his host come near the brook, if he pass over first unto us, we shall not be able to withstand him; for he will mightily prevail against us:
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38So Judas sent men to espy the host, who brought him word, saying, All the heathen that be round about us are assembled unto them, even a very great host.
39He hath also hired the Arabians to help them and they have pitched their tents beyond the brook, ready to come and fight against thee. Upon this Judas went to meet them.
— 1 Maccabees 5:40 —
41But if he be afraid, and camp beyond the river, we shall go over unto him, and prevail against him.
42Now when Judas came near the brook, he caused the scribes of the people to remain by the brook: unto whom he gave commandment, saying, Suffer no man to remain in the camp, but let all come to the battle.