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 3 Maccabees 2:31 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202131 Now some, with an obvious abhorrence of the price to be exacted for maintaining the piety of their city, readily gave themselves up, since they expected to enhance their reputation by their future association with the king. See the chapterCommon English Bible31 Now some Jews, while pretending to detest the steps to be undertaken for the city’s religion, readily surrendered themselves to share in great fame through the association they would have with the king. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers31 Some of those who were over the city, therefore, abhorring any approach to the city of piety, unhesitatingly gave in to the king, and expected to derive some great honor from a future connection with him. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition31 Some of those who were over the city, therefore, abhorring any approach to the city of piety, unhesitatingly gave in to the king, and expected to derive some great honour from a future connection with him. See the chapterRevised Standard Version (RSV-CI)31 Now some, however, with an obvious abhorrence of the price to be exacted for maintaining the religion of their city, readily gave themselves up, since they expected to enhance their reputation by their future association with the king. See the chapter |