4 Maccabees 2:15 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 It is evident that reason rules even the more violent passions: lust for power, vanity, boasting, arrogance, and malice. Common English Bible clear thinking even keeps the more violent emotions in check, like the thirst for power, desire for glory, pride, self-importance, and jealousy. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Reason appears to be master of the more violent emotions, like love of empire, empty boasting, and slander. World English Bible British Edition Reason appears to be master of the more violent emotions, like love of empire, empty boasting, and slander. Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) It is evident that reason rules even the more violent emotions: lust for power, vainglory, boasting, arrogance, and malice. |