58 Elijah obeyed God's Law and was taken to heaven.
59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael trusted God, so he saved them from the flames.
60 Daniel was rescued from the hungry lions because of his loyalty to God.
61 Think about these past heroes. They trusted God and were strong.
62 Don't let the threats of that brutal Antiochus frighten you! He may be famous, but he's nothing but food for worms.
63 He talks big now, but soon you won't hear that loud mouth anymore. Dust is all that will remain of him and his plans.
64 My sons, you must find courage and strength in God's Law; then everyone will honor you.