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 1 Maccabees 13:5 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 18955 And now be it far from me, that I should spare mine own life in any time of affliction; for I am not better than my brethren. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible5 Now, far be it from me to spare my own life at any time of distress. I’m not better than my brothers. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version5 And now, it is not necessary for me to spare my life in any time of tribulation. For I am not better than my brothers. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version5 And now far be it from me to spare my life in any time of trouble: for I am not better than my brethren. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)5 But never let it be said that I tried to save my own life in a time of danger; I do not consider myself better than my brothers. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers5 Now be it far from me, that I should spare my own life in any time of affliction, for I am not better than my kindred. See the chapter |