16
For the sake of which they incurred a dangerous contention, and followed earnestly their ordinances, and in all things they coveted to be like them, who were their enemies and murderers.
14
Insomuch that the priests were not now occupied about the offices of the altar, but despising the temple and neglecting the sacrifices, hastened to be partakers of the games, and of the unlawful allowance thereof, and of the exercise of the discus.
15
And setting nought by the honours of their fathers, they esteemed the Grecian glories for the best:
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For the sake of which they incurred a dangerous contention, and followed earnestly their ordinances, and in all things they coveted to be like them, who were their enemies and murderers.
17
For acting wickedly against the laws of God doth not pass unpunished: but this the time following will declare.
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Now when the game that was used every fifth year was kept at Tyre, the king being present,