21 For the expectation of the mixed multitude, and of the great priest in agony, would have endowed anyone with pity.
22 And indeed, these called upon almighty God, so that the trust that had been entrusted to them would be preserved with all integrity.
23 But Heliodorus completed the same thing that had been decreed, being himself present in the place, with his attendants, near the treasury.
24 Then the Spirit of Almighty God made a great manifestation of his presence, so much so that all who had presumed to yield to him were turned aside by fainting and dread, falling by the power of God.
25 For there appeared to them a certain horse, having a terrible rider, adorned with the best covering, and he rushed forth and assailed Heliodorus with his front hooves. And he who sat upon him seemed to have armor of gold.
26 Moreover, there appeared two other youths with the appearance of power, the glory of nobility, and the apparel of splendor. These stood near him on each side, and they scourged him without ceasing, striking with many scourges.
27 Then Heliodorus suddenly fell to the ground, and they quickly took him up, draped by a great darkness, and, having placed him onto a stretcher, they rushed him away.