4 Maccabees 2:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 It is for this reason, certainly, that the temperate Joseph is praised, because by mental effort he overcame the prospect of pleasure. Common English Bible Joseph, an example of self-control, is praised for this very thing.He had full control over his sexual desire through mental effort. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers on this ground, therefore, the temperate Joseph is praised in that by reasoning, he subdued, on reflection, the indulgence of the senses. World English Bible British Edition on this ground, therefore, the temperate Joseph is praised in that by reasoning, he subdued, on reflection, the indulgence of the senses. Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) It is for this reason, certainly, that the temperate Joseph is praised, because by mental effort he overcame sexual desire. |