The Wars of the Jews, 1.59

Flavius Josephus  translated by William Whiston

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59Now, John’s case was this: When he considered the courage of his mother, and heard her entreaty, he set about his attacks; but when he saw her beaten, and torn to pieces with the stripes, he grew feeble, and was entirely overcome by his affections.

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