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 2:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)1 And why is it amazing that the desires of the mind for the enjoyment of beauty are rendered powerless? See the chapterCommon English Bible1 So why is it surprising when the soul’s desire to join with something beautiful is defeated? See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 Is it any wonder? If the lusts of the soul, after participation with what is beautiful, are frustrated, See the chapterWorld English Bible British Edition1 Is it any wonder? If the lusts of the soul, after participation with what is beautiful, are frustrated, See the chapterNew Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20211 And why is it amazing that the desires of the soul for the enjoyment of beauty are rendered powerless? See the chapter |