4 Maccabees 10:12

The fourth brother’s torture and response

12 After he died like a true brother, they dragged the fourth one forward. They said,

4 Maccabees 10:12 In-Context

10 "You bloodstained tyrant, we are suffering these things because of our godly training and moral character.

11 But you will endure endless torture because of your lack of respect for God and your cruel thirst for blood!"

12 After he died like a true brother, they dragged the fourth one forward. They said,

13 "Don't show the same craziness as your brothers. Obey the king and save yourself!"

14 He replied, "You don't have a fire hot enough to turn me into a coward.