12. And he used to tell you of the zealous Phinehas; and informed you of Ananias and Azarias, and Misael in the fire.
13. And he used to glorify Daniel, who was in the den of lions, and pronounce him blessed.
14. And he used to put you in mind of the scripture of Esaias, which says, Even if you pass through the fire, it shall not burn you.
15. He chanted to you David, the hymn-writer, who says, Many are the afflictions of the just.
16. He declared the proverbs of Solomon, who says, He is a tree of life to all those who do His will.