4 Maccabees 17:16

16 Who did not admire the athletes of the divine legislation? Who were not amazed?

4 Maccabees 17:16 In-Context

14 The tyrant was the antagonist, and the world and the human race were the spectators.

15 Reverence for God was victor and gave the crown to its own athletes.

16 Who did not admire the athletes of the divine legislation? Who were not amazed?

17 The tyrant himself and all his council marveled at their endurance,

18 because of which they now stand before the divine throne and live the life of eternal blessedness.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities read [true]