1 Maccabees 12:8 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And Onias entreated honourably the man that was sent, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of confederacy and friendship.

More versions

Common English Bible

Onias welcomed the envoy with honor and received the letter, which contained a clear declaration of alliance and friendship.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Onias received the man whom you had sent with honor. And he received the letters, in which was conveyed the alliance and peace treaty.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Onias received the ambassador with honour: and received the letters wherein there was mention made of the alliance, and amity.

Good News Translation (US Version)

Onias received your ambassador with full honors and acknowledged receipt of your letter, which declared our alliance and friendship.

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

Onias welcomed honorably the man who was sent and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of alliance and friendship.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

When Onias read this, he welcomed your messenger with honors, because your letter clearly stated that Jews and Spartans should become friends and allies.

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