Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 6:27
Source: Septuagint
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27Thou knowest, O God, that when I might have been saved, I am slain for the sake of the law by tortures of fire.
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25then with their wickedly contrived instruments they burned him on the fire, and poured stinking fluids down into his nostrils.
26And he being at length burned down to the bones, and about to expire, raised his eyes toward God, and said,
— 4 Maccabees 6:27 —
28Be merciful to thy people, and be satisfied with the punishment of me on their account.
29Let my blood be a purification for them, and take my life in recompense for theirs.