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 15:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202116 “Take this holy sword, a gift from God, with which you will strike down your adversaries.” See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible16 “Take this holy sword as a gift from God, and with it you will destroy your enemies.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version16 "Receive this holy sword as a gift from God, with it you shall cast down the adversaries of my people Israel." See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version16 Take this holy sword a gift from God, wherewith thou shalt overthrow the adversaries of my people Israel. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)16 “This holy sword is a gift from God. Take it and destroy your enemies.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers16 “Take this holy sword, a gift from God, with which you shall strike down the adversaries.” See the chapter |