4 Maccabees 12:2 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

² Even though the tyrant had been fearfully reproached by the brothers, he felt strong compassion for this child when he saw that he was already in fetters. He summoned him to come nearer and tried to console him, saying,

Common English Bible

² When he saw that the boy was already in chains, the tyrant felt pity for him, despite the verbal abuse he had endured from the boy’s brothers. He called the boy closer and tried to encourage him, saying,

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

² whom the tyrant pitying, though he had been dreadfully reproached by his kindred,

World English Bible British Edition

² whom the tyrant pitying, though he had been dreadfully reproached by his kindred,

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

² Even though the tyrant had been vehemently reproached by the brothers, he felt strong compassion for this child when he saw that he was already in fetters. He summoned him to come nearer and tried to persuade him, saying,

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