4 Maccabees 9:9

9 but you, because of your bloodthirstiness toward us, will deservedly undergo from the divine justice eternal torment by fire."

4 Maccabees 9:9 In-Context

7 Therefore, tyrant, put us to the test; and if you take our lives because of our religion, do not suppose that you can injure us by torturing us.

8 For we, through this severe suffering and endurance, shall have the prize of virtue and shall be with God, on whose account we suffer;

9 but you, because of your bloodthirstiness toward us, will deservedly undergo from the divine justice eternal torment by fire."

10 When they had said these things, the tyrant was not only indignant, as at those who are disobedient, but also infuriated, as at those who are ungrateful.

11 Then at his command the guards brought forward the eldest, and having torn off his tunic, they bound his hands and arms with thongs on each side.