4 Maccabees 10:18

18 But he said, "Tear out my tongue! God still hears those who are silent.

4 Maccabees 10:18 In-Context

16 Think up some new tortures, you tyrant, so that you can learn that I am a brother of those you have already tortured!"

17 When Antiochus heard this, the blood-sucking, murderous, and completely disgusting man ordered them to cut out the man's tongue.

18 But he said, "Tear out my tongue! God still hears those who are silent.

19 See? Here's my tongue! Cut it off. You won't make my mind quiet by doing that!

20 For God's sake we gladly allow our bodies to be cut to pieces.