1 Maccabees 11:42 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And Demetrius sent unto Jonathan, saying, I will not only do this for thee and thy nation, but I will greatly honour thee and thy nation, if I find fair occasion.

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Common English Bible

Demetrius sent this message back to Jonathan: “Not only will I do these things for you and your nation, but I will confer great honor on you and your nation if I get an opportunity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: "I will not only do this for you and your people, but I will elevate your glory and your nation, when opportunity shall serve.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying: I will not only do this for thee, and for thy people, but I will greatly honour thee, and thy nation, when opportunity shall serve.

Good News Translation (US Version)

Demetrius replied: “I will do what you request, and when the opportunity presents itself, I will bestow upon you and your nation the highest honors.

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

Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying, “I will not only do this for you and your nation, but I will greatly honor you and your nation, if I find an opportunity.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Demetrius wrote back: Jonathan, of course I will do what you and your people have asked. And I will show great honors to you and your people as soon as I can.

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