Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 16:17
Source: Septuagint
Original
17For it were disgraceful that this old man should endure pains for the sake of righteousness, and that you who are younger should be afraid of the tortures.
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In context
15For when thou wast seized along with thy children, thou stoodest looking upon Eleazar in torments, and saidst to thy sons in the Hebrew tongue,
16O sons, noble is the contest; to which you being called as a witness for the nation, strive zealously for the laws of your country.
— 4 Maccabees 16:17 —
18Remember that through God ye obtained existence, and have enjoyed it.
19And on this account ye ought to bear every affliction because of God.