1 Maccabees 9:58 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

And all the lawless men took counsel, saying, Behold, Jonathan and they of his part are dwelling at ease, and in security: now therefore we will bring Bacchides, and he shall lay hands on them all in one night.

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Common English Bible

Then all the people who did not live by the Law developed a plan and said, “Look! Jonathan and his people are living in quiet and confidence. Now let’s bring Bacchides back—he’ll capture them all in one night.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And all the iniquitous considered together, saying, "Behold, Jonathan, and those who are with him, live in quietude and confidence. Now, therefore, let us bring forth Bacchides, and he will capture them all, in one night."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And all the wicked held a council, saying: Behold Jonathan, and they that are with him, dwell at ease, and without fear: now therefore let us bring Bacchides hither, and he shall take them all in one night.

Good News Translation (US Version)

Then all the renegades got together and said, “Look, Jonathan and his men are living in peace and security. If we bring Bacchides here now, he can capture them all in a single night.”

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

Then all the lawless men took counsel, saying, “Behold, Jonathan and his men are dwelling at ease and in security. Now therefore we will bring Bacchides, and he will capture them all in one night.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Once again the troublemakers started plotting against Jonathan and his followers by saying, “They feel safe and aren't suspecting a thing, so let's send for Bacchides. He could easily capture them in one night.”

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