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 2 Maccabees 15:38 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189538 And if I have written well and to the point in my story, this is what I myself desired; but if meanly and indifferently, this is all I could attain unto. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible38 If the story was told effectively, this is what I wanted. But if it was told in a poor and mediocre fashion, this was the best I could do. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version38 Therefore, these things were accomplished concerning Nicanor, and from that time the city was possessed by the Hebrews. And so, I will bring an end to my narration here. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version38 So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)38 If it is well written and to the point, I am pleased; if it is poorly written and uninteresting, I have still done my best. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers38 If I have written well and to the point in my story, this is what I myself desired; but if its poorly done and mediocre, this is the best I could do. See the chapter |