IV Maccabees 11:7

7 hadst thou been capable of the higher feelings of men, and possessed the hope of salvation from God.

IV Maccabees 11:7 In-Context

5 Does it seem evil to thee that we worship the Founder of all things, and live according to his surpassing law?

6 But this is worthy of honours, not torments;

7 hadst thou been capable of the higher feelings of men, and possessed the hope of salvation from God.

8 Behold now, being alien from God, thou makest war against those who are religious toward God.

9 As he said this, the spearbearers bound him, and drew him to the catapelt: