2 Maccabees 15:38 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do. Tuilleadh leaganachaCommon English Bible 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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. Good News Translation (US Version) 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. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers 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. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition I have tried to write a brief, but interesting book. If it is boring and poorly written, I can only say that I have done my best. |