IV Maccabees 12:16

16 Wherefore, he continued, I myself, being about to die,

IV Maccabees 12:16 In-Context

14 But they, bravely dying, fulfilled their religion towards God.

15 But thou shalt groan according to thy deserts for having slain without cause the champions of virtue.

16 Wherefore, he continued, I myself, being about to die,

17 will not forsake my brethren.

18 And I call upon the God of my fathers to be merciful to my race.