1 Maccabees 2:48

48 They rescued the law out of the hands of the Gentiles and kings, and they never let the sinner gain the upper hand.

1 Maccabees 2:48 In-Context

46 they forcibly circumcised all the uncircumcised boys that they found within the borders of Israel.

47 They hunted down the arrogant men, and the work prospered in their hands.

48 They rescued the law out of the hands of the Gentiles and kings, and they never let the sinner gain the upper hand.

49 Now the days drew near for Mattathias to die, and he said to his sons: "Arrogance and reproach have now become strong; it is a time of ruin and furious anger.

50 Now, my children, show zeal for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of our fathers.