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 8:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20211 For this is why even the very young, by following a philosophy in accordance with pious reason, have prevailed over the most painful instruments of torture. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 By following a philosophy consistent with godly thinking, young boys have held out against even more cruel instruments of torture. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 then, indeed, vehemently swayed with emotion, he commanded to bring others of the adult Hebrews, and if they would eat of the unclean thing, to let them go when they had eaten; but if they objected, to torment them more grievously. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition1 then, indeed, vehemently swayed with emotion, he commanded to bring others of the adult Hebrews, and if they would eat of the unclean thing, to let them go when they had eaten; but if they objected, to torment them more grievously. See the chapterRevised Standard Version (RSV-CI)1 For this is why even the very young, by following a philosophy in accordance with devout reason, have prevailed over the most painful instruments of torture. See the chapter |