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 2 Maccabees 12:45 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)45 But if he was looking to the splendid reward that is laid up for those who fall asleep in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Therefore he made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible45 He was looking, however, to that best reward laid up for those who die in godliness, and so this was a pious and holy thought. Thus he made an offering of reconciliation so that the dead would be forgiven of their sin. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version45 and because he considered that those who had fallen asleep with piety had great grace stored up for them. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version45 And because he considered that the who had fallen asleep with godliness, had great grace laid up for them. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)45 In his firm and devout conviction that all of God's faithful people would receive a wonderful reward, Judas made provision for a sin offering to set free from their sin those who had died. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers45 But if he was looking forward to an honorable memorial of gratitude laid up for those who die in godliness, then the thought was holy and godly. Therefore he made the atoning sacrifice for those who had died, that they might be released from their sin. See the chapter |