4 Maccabees 2:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 In fact, since the law has told us not to covet, I could prove to you all the more that reason is able to control desires. Just so it is with the passions that hinder one from justice. Common English Bible Since the Law commanded us not to desire, I should be able to convince you even more that clear thinking is able to control desires. This also proves true in the case of emotions that prevent justice. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Now, then, since it is the law which has forbidden us to desire, I shall much the more easily persuade you, that reasoning is able to govern our lusts, just as it does the affections which are impediments to justice. World English Bible British Edition Now, then, since it is the law which has forbidden us to desire, I shall much the more easily persuade you, that reasoning is able to govern our lusts, just as it does the affections which are impediments to justice. Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) In fact, since the law has told us not to covet, I could prove to you all the more that reason is able to control desires. Just so it is with the emotions that hinder one from justice. |