IV Maccabees 17:12

12 For at that time virtue presided over the contest, approving the victory through endurance, namely, immortality, eternal life.

IV Maccabees 17:12 In-Context

10 These also avenged their nation, looking unto God, and enduring torments unto death.

11 For it was truly a divine contest which was carried through by them.

12 For at that time virtue presided over the contest, approving the victory through endurance, namely, immortality, eternal life.

13 Eleazar was the first to contend: and the mother of the seven children entered the contest; and the brethren contended.

14 The tyrant was the opposite; and the world and living men were the spectators.