1 Maccabees 2:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 And the king's officers answered and spake to Mattathias, saying, Thou art a ruler and an honourable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and brethren: More versionsCommon English Bible Then the king’s officers spoke to Mattathias: “You’re a leader, honored and important in this town, and supported by sons and brothers. Catholic Public Domain Version And those who had been sent from Antiochus, responding, said to Mattathias: "You are a ruler, and very splendid and great in this city, and you are adorned with sons and brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they that were sent from Antiochus, answering, said to Mathathias: Thou art a ruler, and an honourable, and great man in this city, and adorned with sons, and brethren. Good News Translation (US Version) The king's officials said to Mattathias, “You are a respected leader in this town, and you have the support of your sons and relatives. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers The king’s officers answered and spoke to Mattathias, saying, “You are a ruler and an honorable and great man in this city, and strengthened with sons and kindred. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition The officials said to Mattathias: You're an important and honored leader in this town, and your relatives will follow your example. |