2 Maccabees 14:37 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

³⁷ Now was there accused unto Nica´nor one Razis, one of the elders of Jerusalem, a lover of his countrymen, and a man of very good report, who for his kindness was called a father of the Jews.

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Common English Bible

³⁷ A Jerusalem elder named Razis was denounced to Nicanor as someone who loved the citizens, was well spoken of, and was called “Father of the Jews” because of his kindness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁷ Then Razias, a certain one of the elders from Jerusalem, was brought before Nicanor; the man was of good reputation, and was one who loved the city. For his affection, he was called the father of the Jews.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁷ Now Razias, one of the ancients of Jerusalem, was accused to Nicanor, a man that was a lover of the city, and of good report, who for his affection was called the father of the Jews.

Good News Translation (US Version)

³⁷ One of the leaders in Jerusalem, a man by the name of Razis, was denounced to Nicanor. It was said that he had helped his people in many ways and was so highly respected by them that he was known as “the Father of the Jews.”

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

³⁷ Now information was given to Nicanor against one Razis, an elder of Jerusalem, who was a lover of his countrymen and a man of very good report, and one called Father of the Jews for his good will.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

^37-38 Razis was one of the most highly respected leaders in Jerusalem, and during the war for freedom, he had risked his life for his faith. In fact, he was so generous that he was known as the father of our country. Someone brought charges against him to Nicanor,

2 Maccabees 14:37 Cross References