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 8:18 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202118 why do we take pleasure in vain resolves and venture upon a disobedience that brings death? See the chapterCommon English Bible18 why are we happy to make useless resolutions? Why should we dare to disobey when death will be the outcome? See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers18 Shall we not fear, O kindred, the instruments of torture and weigh the threatenings of torment and shun this vain-glory and destructive pride? See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition18 Shall we not fear, O kindred, the instruments of torture and weigh the threatenings of torment and shun this vain-glory and destructive pride? See the chapterRevised Standard Version (RSV-CI)18 why do we take pleasure in vain resolves and venture upon a disobedience that brings death? See the chapter |