2 Maccabees 6:28 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

and leave a notable example to such as be young to die willingly and courageously for the honorable and holy laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to the torment:

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Common English Bible

and to leave a fine example for the young people of how to die a good death with eagerness and dignity for the revered and sacred laws.” After he spoke he immediately approached the torture instrument.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And so, I will bequeath an example of fortitude to youths, if, with a ready soul and constancy, I carry out an honest death, for the sake of the most serious and most holy laws." And having said this, he was immediately dragged away to execution.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And I shall leave an example of fortitude to young men, if with a ready mind and constancy I suffer an honourable death, for the most venerable and most holy laws. And having spoken thus, he was forthwith carried to execution.

Good News Translation (US Version)

It will also set a good example of the way young people should be willing and glad to die for our sacred and respected laws.” As soon as he said these things, he went off to be tortured,

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

and leave behind a noble example to the young to die willingly and nobly a glorious death for the revered and holy laws.” When he had said these words, he went immediately to the instrument of torture.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

And my death will set a good example for our young people—it will show them that we should not be afraid to die for our sacred laws. When Eleazar had finished speaking, he walked straight to the place of torture.

2 Maccabees 6:28 Cross References