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 1 Esdras 4:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202112 Gentlemen, why is not the king the strongest, since he is to be obeyed in this fashion?” And he stopped speaking. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible12 Gentlemen, isn’t the king superior, since he is to be completely obeyed in this manner?” Then he stopped speaking. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)12 Gentlemen,” he concluded, “since people obey the emperor like this, certainly nothing in the world is stronger than he is.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers12 O sirs, how could the king not be the strongest, seeing that he is obeyed like this?” Then he stopped talking. See the chapterGood News Bible (Anglicised)12 Gentlemen,” he ended by saying, “since people obey the emperor like this, certainly nothing in the world is stronger than he is.” See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition12 O sirs, how could the king not be the strongest, seeing that he is obeyed like this?” Then he stopped talking. See the chapter |