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 7:11 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition11 and said courageously, These I had from heaven; and for his laws I despise them; and from him I hope to receive them again. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 and stated with dignity, “I have received these limbs from heaven, and I give them up for the sake of God’s laws. But I hope to recover them from God again.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 And he said with confidence, "I possess these from heaven, but, because of the laws of God, I now despise them, for I hope to receive them again from him." See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 And said with confidence: These See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 and courageously said, “God gave these to me. But his laws mean more to me than my hands, and I know God will give them back to me again.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 and nobly said, “I got these from heaven. For his laws’ sake I treat these with contempt. From him, I hope to receive these back again.” See the chapter |