4 Maccabees 12:17

17 I call on the God of our ancestors to show mercy to our nation.

4 Maccabees 12:17 In-Context

15 Then, since he also was about to die, he said,

16 "I'm not going to desert the good example of my brothers.

17 I call on the God of our ancestors to show mercy to our nation.

18 On you, however, he will take revenge both now while you are alive and after you are dead."

19 After praying against the tyrant, he threw himself into the container of burning coal and so gave back his life.