c. AD 77

J. BJ 3.481

The Wars of the Jews 3.481

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

3.481

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

481We must also reflect upon this, that there is no fear of our suffering any incurable disaster in the present case; for those that are ready to assist us are many, and at hand also; yet it is in our power to seize upon this victory ourselves; and I think we ought to prevent the coming of those my father is sending to us for our assistance, that our success may be peculiar to ourselves, and of greater reputation to us.