1 Maccabees 2:49-70


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1 Maccabees 2:49-70

Farewell of Mattathias.

49 When the time came for Mattathias to die, he said to his sons: “Arrogance and scorn have now grown strong; it is a time of disaster and violent wrath.

50 Therefore, my children, be zealous for the law and give your lives for the covenant of our ancestors.

51 “Remember the deeds that our ancestors did in their times, and you shall win great honor and an everlasting name.

52 Was not Abraham found faithful in trial, and it was credited to him as righteousness?

53 Joseph, when in distress, kept the commandment, and he became master of Egypt.

54 Phinehas our ancestor, for his burning zeal, received the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.

55 Joshua, for executing his commission, became a judge in Israel.

56 Caleb, for bearing witness before the assembly, received an inheritance in the land.

57 David, for his loyalty, received as a heritage a throne of eternal kingship.

58 Elijah, for his burning zeal for the law, was taken up to heaven.

59 Hananiah, Azariah and Mishael, for their faith, were saved from the fire.

60 Daniel, for his innocence, was delivered from the mouths of lions.

61 And so, consider this from generation to generation, that none who hope in Heaven shall fail in strength.

62 Do not fear the words of sinners, for their glory ends in corruption and worms.

63 Today exalted, tomorrow not to be found, they have returned to dust, their schemes have perished.

64 Children! be courageous and strong in keeping the law, for by it you shall be honored.

65 “Here is your brother Simeon who I know is a wise counselor; listen to him always, and he will be a father to you.

66 And Judas Maccabeus, a mighty warrior from his youth, shall be the leader of your army and wage the war against the nations.

67 Gather about you all who observe the law, and avenge your people.

68 Pay back the Gentiles what they deserve, and observe the precepts of the law.”

69 Then he blessed them, and he was gathered to his ancestors.

70 He died in the year one hundred and forty-six, and was buried in the tombs of his ancestors in Modein, and all Israel mourned him greatly.

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