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 4 Maccabees 2:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20214 Reason is proved to rule not only over the frenzied urge of sexual desire but also over every desire. See the chapterCommon English Bible4 Clear thinking isn’t just being able to have control over strong sexual urges but over every other desire as well. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers4 It isn’t merely the stimulus of sensual indulgence, but that of every desire, that reasoning is able to master. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition4 It isn’t merely the stimulus of sensual indulgence, but that of every desire, that reasoning is able to master. See the chapterRevised Standard Version (RSV-CI)4 Not only is reason proved to rule over the frenzied urge of sexual desire, but also over every desire. See the chapter |