50. Now therefore, O sons, be imitators of the law, and give your lives for the sake of the covenant of your fathers.
51. And call to mind the works of the fathers, which they have done in their generations. And you will receive great glory and an eternal name.
52. Was not Abraham found to be faithful in temptation, and so it was accounted to him as justice?
53. Joseph, in the time of his anguish, kept the commandment, and he was made ruler of Egypt.
54. Phinehas our father, being zealous in the zeal of God, received the covenant of an eternal priesthood.
55. Jesus, since he fulfilled the word, was made a commander in Israel.
56. Caleb, since he testified in the assembly, received an inheritance.
57. David, in his mercy, obtained the throne of a kingdom for all generations.
58. Elijah, since he was zealous with a zeal for the law, was received into heaven.
59. Hananiah and Azariah and Mishael, by believing, were delivered from the flame.
60. Daniel, in his simplicity, was delivered from the mouth of the lions.
61. And so, consider that, through generation after generation of all those who trusted in him, none have failed in strength.
62. And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung and worms.
63. Today he is extolled, and tomorrow he will not be found, because he has returned into his earth and his thinking has perished.
64. Therefore, you sons, be strengthened and act manfully in the law. For by it, you shall become glorious.
65. And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel. Heed him always, and he will be a father to you.