1 Maccabees 3:43 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But they said to one another, “Let us restore the ruins of our people and fight for our people and the sanctuary.”

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Common English Bible

But they spoke to each other, “Let’s restore our people after all they’ve suffered, and fight for our people and the sanctuary.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And they said, each one to his neighbor, "Let us relieve the dejection of our people, and let us fight on behalf of our people and our sacred places."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And they said every man to his neighbour: Let us raise up the low condition of our people, and let us fight for our people, and our sanctuary.

Good News Translation (US Version)

So they determined to rebuild their ruined nation and fight for their country and the Temple.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Then they each said to his neighbor, “Let’s repair the ruins of our people. Let’s fight for our people and the holy place.”

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

But Judas and his brothers were determined to make their nation strong again and to defend their people and temple.

1 Maccabees 3:43 Cross References