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LXX2012

2 Maccabees 6:20

As it behoved them to come, that are resolute to stand out against such things, as are not lawful for love of life to be tasted.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
As it behoved them to come, that are resolute to stand out against such things as are not lawful for love of life to be tasted.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
As it behoved them to come, that are resolute to stand out against such things, as are not lawful for love of life to be tasted.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
as men ought to come who are resolute to repel such things as not even for the natural love of life is it lawful to taste.
World English Bible