Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Not in the least! It is true that in their hatred all the Gentile nations have gathered together to destroy us, but I will fight to defend my nation, the Temple, and your loved ones." New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I will avenge then my nation and the sanctuary, and our children, and wives: for all the heathens are gathered together to destroy us out of mere malice. 1 Maccabees 13:4By reason whereof all my brethren have lost their lives for Israel's sake, and I am left alone. 1 Maccabees 13:5 And now far be it from me to spare my life in any time of trouble: for I am not better than my brethren. 1 Maccabees 13:7 And the spirit of the people was enkindled as soon as they heard these words: 1 Maccabees 13:8 And they answered with a loud voice, saying: Thou art our leader in the place of Judas, and Jonathan, thy brother: Context 1 Maccabees 13…5And now far be it from me to spare my life in any time of trouble: for I am not better than my brethren. 6I will avenge then my nation and the sanctuary, and our children, and wives: for all the heathens are gathered together to destroy us out of mere malice. 7And the spirit of the people was enkindled as soon as they heard these words:… Cross References 1 Maccabees 13:4 By reason whereof all my brethren have lost their lives for Israel's sake, and I am left alone. 1 Maccabees 13:5 And now far be it from me to spare my life in any time of trouble: for I am not better than my brethren. 1 Maccabees 13:7 And the spirit of the people was enkindled as soon as they heard these words: 1 Maccabees 13:8 And they answered with a loud voice, saying: Thou art our leader in the place of Judas, and Jonathan, thy brother: |