2 Maccabees 9:21 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ As for me, being infirm, but yet kindly remembering you, returning out of the places of Persia, and being taken with a grievous disease, I thought it necessary to take care for the common good:

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Common English Bible

²¹ remembering with affection your honor and goodwill. After returning from Persia and falling ill, which created a serious situation, I regarded it as necessary to think of the common safety of all the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ And so, fixed in infirmity, yet kindly remembering you, I am returning from the places of Persia, and, having been seized by a serious infirmity, I considered it necessary to have a concern for the common good,

Good News Translation (US Version)

²¹ and I remember with a deep sense of joy the respect and kindness that you have shown me. “On my way home from Persia I fell violently ill, and so I thought it best to begin making plans for the general welfare of the people.

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

²¹ I remembered with affection your honor and good will. Returning out of the region of Persia, and being taken with an annoying sickness, I deemed it necessary to take thought for the common safety of all,

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

²¹ and I have pleasant memories of how you treated me with kindness and respect. On my way home from the country of Persia, I suddenly became very sick and started making plans to protect everyone in my kingdom.

2 Maccabees 9:21 Tagairtí Cros