This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation 2 Maccabees 11:25 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition25 Wherefore our mind is, that this nation shall be in rest, and we have determined to restore them their temple, that they may live according to the customs of their forefathers. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible25 Since we would choose for this nation to be free from unrest, we have decided to restore to them their temple and to let them conduct their life according to the customs of their ancestors. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version25 Therefore, wanting this nation, likewise, to be at rest, we have reached a judgment that the temple should be restored to them, so that they may act according to the custom of their ancestors. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version25 Wherefore being desirous that this nation also should be at rest, we have ordained and decreed, that the temple should be restored to them, and that they may live according to the custom of their ancestors. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)25 Since I desire that they live undisturbed like the other nations in my empire, I hereby decree that their Temple be restored to them and that they be allowed to live according to the customs of their ancestors. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers25 choosing therefore that this nation also should be free from disturbance, we determine that their temple is to be restored to them, and that they live according to the customs that were in the days of their ancestors. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition25 I have decided the Jews are free to live the way they want, just like any other nation in my kingdom. So give them back their temple and let them follow the traditions of their ancestors. See the chapter |