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 3 Maccabees 5:32 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)32 In fact you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for an affection arising from our nurture in common and your usefulness.” See the chapterCommon English Bible32 Indeed, if it weren’t for the affection of our common upbringing and your service, you would’ve been deprived of life instead of them.” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers32 Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.” See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition32 Had it not been for familiar friendship, and the claims of your office, your life should have gone for theirs.” See the chapterNew Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202132 In fact, you would have been deprived of life instead of these, were it not for the affection arising from our common upbringing and lifelong association.” See the chapter |