c. AD 94

J. AJ 16.120

The Antiquities of the Jews 16.120

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

16.120

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

120but if thou hast any fear remaining, continue thou on in thy pious life, we will give this reason for our own conduct; our life is not so desirable to us as to desire to have it, if it tend to the harm of our father who gave it us.”