1 Maccabees 2:63-68 World English Bible (WEB)

63. To-day he shall be lifted up, and to-morrow he shall in no wise be found, because he is returned to his dust, and his thought is perished.

64. And you⌃, my children, be strong, and show yourselves men in behalf of the law; for therein shall you⌃ obtain glory.

65. And, behold, Simon your brother, I know that he is a man of counsel; give ear to him always: he shall be a father to you.

66. And Judas Maccabaeus, he has been strong and mighty from his youth: he shall be your captain, and shall fight the battle of the people.

67. And take you⌃ to you all the doers of the law, and avenge the wrong of your people.

68. Render a recompense to the Gentiles, and take heed to the commandments of the law.

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