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Standing together like a holy chorus of the godly way of life, they encouraged each other, saying,
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"Brothers, let's die together like brothers for the sake of the Law! Let's imitate the three young men in Assyria who refused to back down when facing the same fiery test.
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Let's not be cowards when we are called to demonstrate religious devotion to God."
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One said, "Have courage, brother!" Another said, "Keep going with honor!"
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Still another reminded them, "Remember where you came from. Remember the father by whose hand Isaac was ready to be killed because of his devotion to God!"