Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

1 Machabees 2:51-57 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

51. And call to remembrance the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations: and you shall receive great glory, and an everlasting name.

52. Was not Abraham found faithful in temptation, and it was reputed to him unto justice?

53. Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and he was made lord of Egypt.

54. Phinees our father, by being fervent in the zeal of God, received the covenant of an everlasting priesthood.

55. Jesus, whilst he fulfilled the word, was made ruler in Israel.

56. Caleb, for bearing witness before the congregation, received an inheritance.

57. David by his mercy obtained the throne of an everlasting kingdom.