4 Maccabees 16:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

⁸ In vain, my sons, I endured many birth pangs for you and the more grievous anxieties of your upbringing.

Common English Bible

⁸ My sons, I bore the long pains of labor for you and even more stress in raising you for no reason!

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

⁸ Vainly, for your sakes, O sons, have I endured many pangs, and the more difficult anxieties of rearing.

World English Bible British Edition

⁸ Vainly, for your sakes, O sons, have I endured many pangs, and the more difficult anxieties of rearing.

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁸ In vain, my sons, I endured many birth-pangs for you, and the more grievous anxieties of your upbringing.

4 Maccabees 16:8 Cross References