3 Maccabees 5:32 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) In fact you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for an affection arising from our nurture in common and your usefulness.” Common English Bible Indeed, if it weren’t for the affection of our common upbringing and your service, you would’ve been deprived of life instead of them.” World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.” World English Bible British Edition Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.” New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 In fact, you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for the affection arising from our common upbringing and lifelong association.” |