3 Maccabees 5:32 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³² In fact, you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for the affection arising from our common upbringing and lifelong association.”

Common English Bible

³² Indeed, if it weren’t for the affection of our common upbringing and your service, you would’ve been deprived of life instead of them.”

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

³² Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.”

World English Bible British Edition

³² Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.”

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

³² In fact you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for an affection arising from our nurture in common and your usefulness.”

3 Maccabees 5:32 Cross References