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 2:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20216 In fact, since the law has told us not to covet, I could prove to you all the more that reason is able to control desires. Just so it is with the passions that hinder one from justice. See the chapterCommon English Bible6 Since the Law commanded us not to desire, I should be able to convince you even more that clear thinking is able to control desires. This also proves true in the case of emotions that prevent justice. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers6 Now, then, since it is the law which has forbidden us to desire, I shall much the more easily persuade you, that reasoning is able to govern our lusts, just as it does the affections which are impediments to justice. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition6 Now, then, since it is the law which has forbidden us to desire, I shall much the more easily persuade you, that reasoning is able to govern our lusts, just as it does the affections which are impediments to justice. See the chapterRevised Standard Version (RSV-CI)6 In fact, since the law has told us not to covet, I could prove to you all the more that reason is able to control desires. Just so it is with the emotions that hinder one from justice. See the chapter |