2 Maccabees 15:38 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

³⁸ And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired: but if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.

More versions

Common English Bible

³⁸ If the story was told effectively, this is what I wanted. But if it was told in a poor and mediocre fashion, this was the best I could do.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁸ Therefore, these things were accomplished concerning Nicanor, and from that time the city was possessed by the Hebrews. And so, I will bring an end to my narration here.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁸ So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration.

Good News Translation (US Version)

³⁸ If it is well written and to the point, I am pleased; if it is poorly written and uninteresting, I have still done my best.

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

³⁸ If I have written well and to the point in my story, this is what I myself desired; but if its poorly done and mediocre, this is the best I could do.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

³⁸ I have tried to write a brief, but interesting book. If it is boring and poorly written, I can only say that I have done my best.

2 Maccabees 15:38 Cross References