III Maccabees 2:14

14 We being in this low condition, this bold and profane man seeks to dishonour this thine holy place, consecrated out of the earth to the name of thy Majesty.

III Maccabees 2:14 In-Context

12 And when thou didst often aid our fathers when hard pressed, and in low estate, and deliveredst them out of gret dangers,

13 see now, holy King, how through our many and great sins we are borne down, and made subject to our enemies, and are become weak and powerless.

14 We being in this low condition, this bold and profane man seeks to dishonour this thine holy place, consecrated out of the earth to the name of thy Majesty.

15 Thy dwelling place, the heaven of heavens, is indeed unapproachable to men.

16 But since it seemed good to thee to exhibit thy glory among thy people Israel, thou didst sanctify this place.