4 Maccabees 6:21

21 and if we should be despised by the tyrant as unmanly, and not protect our divine law even to death.

4 Maccabees 6:21 In-Context

19 become a pattern of impiety to the young, in becoming an example of the eating of defiling food.

20 It would be shameful if we should survive for a little while and during that time be a laughing stock to all for our cowardice,

21 and if we should be despised by the tyrant as unmanly, and not protect our divine law even to death.

22 Therefore, O children of Abraham, die nobly for your religion!

23 And you, guards of the tyrant, why do you delay?"