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19 But don't think for a minute that you will avoid being punished for fighting against God."

40 And so the boy died, with absolute trust in the Lord, never unfaithful for a minute.

12 Judas learned that Nicanor was advancing with his army toward Judea, so he informed his men.

34 In this way, the evil Nicanor, who had brought a thousand merchants to buy the Jews,

29 Menelaus has informed me of your desire to return home and attend to your own affairs.

25 Finally, after he had promised to send their relatives home safely, they let him go free.

41 So they praised the ways of the Lord, the just judge, who reveals what is hidden,

7 Menelaus was put to death in that way, without even having the privilege of a burial,

16 Everyone in camp was terrified and in panic when Judas and his men finally left victoriously

19 He attacked the strong Jewish fort of Bethzur, but was repeatedly beaten back and finally defeated.

10 As long as Judas is alive, it will be impossible for our nation to enjoy peace."

40 Her shame was as great as her former glory, and her pride was turned into deepest mourning.

53 Joseph, in his time of trouble, obeyed God's commands and became ruler over the land of Egypt.

60 Daniel was a man of integrity, and the Lord rescued him from the mouth of the lions.

68 Pay back the Gentiles for what they have done, and always obey the Law and its commands."

5 Judas hunted down those who broke the Law and set fire to all who oppressed his people.

33 The king also made Lysias the guardian of his son Antiochus the Fifth until his own return.

50 The whole community prayed, "Lord, what shall we do with these things? Where shall we take them,

32 Make them afraid; let their bold strength melt away; let them tremble at the prospect of defeat.

34 The battle began, and in the hand-to-hand fighting about 5,000 of Lysias' men were killed.