Holy Scripture
4 Maccabees 6:9
Source: Septuagint
Original
9But he endured the pains, and despised the cruelty, and persevered through the indignities;
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7And falling upon the ground, from his body having no power to support the pains, he yet kept his reasoning upright and unbending.
8Then one of the harsh spearbearers leaped upon his belly as he was falling, to force him upright.
— 4 Maccabees 6:9 —
10and like a noble athlete, the old man, when struck, vanquished his torturers.
11His countenance sweating, and he panting for breath, he was admired by the very torturers for his courage.