1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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II Maccabees 6:12

Now I beseech those that shall read this book, that they be not shocked at these calamities, but that they consider the things that happened, not as being for the destruction, but for the correction of our nation.

Now. A necessary caution for the weak in times of persecution. (Worthington) --- See 2 Machabees 7:32., and Judith 8:22., and 1 Machabees 2:52.