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 16:17 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)17 For it would be shameful if, while an aged man endures such agonies for the sake of religion, you young men were to be terrified by tortures. See the chapterCommon English Bible17 It would really be a disgrace if you young men lost your nerve in the face of this torture after an old man endured so much suffering out of respect for God. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers17 For it would be disgraceful if this old man endured pains for the sake of righteousness, and that you who are younger would be afraid of the tortures. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition17 For it would be disgraceful if this old man endured pains for the sake of righteousness, and that you who are younger would be afraid of the tortures. See the chapterNew Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202117 For it would be shameful if, while an aged man endures such agonies for the sake of piety, you young men were to be terrified by tortures. See the chapter |