4 Maccabees 1:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For the subject is essential to everyone who is seeking knowledge, and in addition it includes the praise of the highest virtue—I mean, of course, rational judgment. Common English Bible This principle is essential for knowing what to do in every situation, and it also includes the praise of the highest moral trait—I’m talking about good judgment. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers For reason is necessary to everyone as a step to science. In addition, it embraces the praise of self-control, the highest virtue. World English Bible British Edition For reason is necessary to everyone as a step to science. In addition, it embraces the praise of self-control, the highest virtue. Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) For the subject is essential to everyone who is seeking knowledge, and in addition it includes the praise of the highest virtue—I mean, of course, rational judgment. |