2 Maccabees 6:15

15 our sins reach their peak.

2 Maccabees 6:15 In-Context

13 It is a sign of great kindness that those Jews who acted immorally weren't left alone for very long but experienced punishments immediately.

14 With other nations the Lord patiently delays punishment until they fill up the full measure of their sins, but with us he decided to deal differently, and is exacting retribution on us before

15 our sins reach their peak.

16 Therefore, he never withdraws his mercy from us. Although disciplining us with misfortunes, God doesn't forsake his own people.

17 Only let this be said to us as a reminder. After this brief digression, it is necessary to go on with the narrative.