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 16:8 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)8 In vain, my sons, I endured many birth-pangs for you, and the more grievous anxieties of your upbringing. See the chapterCommon English Bible8 My sons, I bore the long pains of labor for you and even more stress in raising you for no reason! See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers8 Vainly, for your sakes, O sons, have I endured many pangs, and the more difficult anxieties of rearing. See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition8 Vainly, for your sakes, O sons, have I endured many pangs, and the more difficult anxieties of rearing. See the chapterNew Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20218 In vain, my sons, I endured many birth pangs for you and the more grievous anxieties of your upbringing. See the chapter |