1 Maccabees 9:10 - Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ And Judas said: "Far be it from us, to do this thing, so as to flee away from them. But if our time has drawn near, let us die with virtue, on behalf of our brothers, and let us not inflict guilt upon our glory."

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Common English Bible

¹⁰ But Judas replied, “Don’t even consider running from them. If our time has come, then let’s die bravely for our people. Let’s leave no reason to question our honor.”

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁰ Then Judas said: God forbid we should do this thing, and flee away from them: but if our time be come, let us die manfully for our brethren, and let us not stain our glory.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹⁰ Judas replied, “Never let it be said that I ran from a battle. If our time has come, let's die bravely for our fellow Jews and not leave any stain on our honor.”

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

¹⁰ Judas said, “Let it not be so that I should do this thing, to flee from them. If our time has come, let’s die in a manly way for our kindred’s sake, and not leave a cause of reproach against our honor.”

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

¹⁰ Judas answered, “We will never back down from a fight with the enemy! If it's our time to die for the honor of our nation, then let's die like heroes.”

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