1 Maccabees 8:12-14

Good News Translation

¹² But they maintained their friendship with their allies and those who relied on them for protection. They conquered kings near and far, and everyone who heard of their reputation was afraid of them. ¹³ They helped some men to become kings, while they deposed others; they had become a world power. ¹⁴ In spite of all this, no Roman ever tried to advance his own position by wearing a crown or putting on royal robes.