Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Instead, he sent Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to make a treaty with the Jews. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands. 2 Maccabees 14:17Now Simon, the brother of Judas, had joined battle with Nicanor: but was frightened with the sudden coming of the adversaries. 2 Maccabees 14:18 Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas's companions, and the greatness of courage, with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword. 2 Maccabees 14:20 And when there had been a consultation thereupon, and the captain had acquainted the multitude with it, they were all of one mind to consent to covenants. 2 Maccabees 14:21 So they appointed a day upon which they might come together by themselves: and seats were brought out, and set for each one. Context 2 Maccabees 14…18Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas's companions, and the greatness of courage, with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword. 19Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands. 20And when there had been a consultation thereupon, and the captain had acquainted the multitude with it, they were all of one mind to consent to covenants.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 14:17 Now Simon, the brother of Judas, had joined battle with Nicanor: but was frightened with the sudden coming of the adversaries. 2 Maccabees 14:18 Nevertheless Nicanor hearing of the valour of Judas's companions, and the greatness of courage, with which they fought for their country, was afraid to try the matter by the sword. 2 Maccabees 14:20 And when there had been a consultation thereupon, and the captain had acquainted the multitude with it, they were all of one mind to consent to covenants. 2 Maccabees 14:21 So they appointed a day upon which they might come together by themselves: and seats were brought out, and set for each one. |
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