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 4:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20213 When his hatred progressed to such a degree that even murders were committed by one of Simon’s approved agents, See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible3 His hatred was so intense that one of Simon’s men had even attempted to commit murders. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version3 But when the hostilities had proceeded to such an extent that even murders were committed by certain close associates of Simon, See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version3 But when the enmities proceeded so far, that murders also were committed by some of Simon's friends: See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)3-4 Apollonius son of Menestheus, the governor of Greater Syria, encouraged Simon in every evil thing he did, and Simon's opposition finally grew so strong that one of his trusted followers committed several murders. Onias realized how dangerous the situation had become, See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers3 When his hatred grew so great that even murders were perpetrated through one of Simon’s approved agents, See the chapter |