1 Maccabees 7:29 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And he came to Judas, and they saluted one another peaceably. And the enemies were ready to take away Judas by violence.

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So he came to Judas, and they greeted each other peaceably. But the enemy was preparing to kidnap Judas.

And he came to Judas, and they greeted one another in turns, peaceably. And the enemies were prepared to abduct Judas.

And he came to Judas, and they saluted one another peaceably: and the enemies were prepared to take away Judas by force.

When he came to Judas, they exchanged polite greetings, but Judas' enemies were ready to kidnap him.

He came to Judas, and they saluted one another peaceably. The enemies were ready to seize Judas by violence.

Nicanor gave orders for his bodyguards to kidnap Judas. So Nicanor went with them to the camp, where Nicanor greeted him like a friend.