2 Maccabees 15:38
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If the story was told effectively, this is what I wanted. But if it was told in a poor and mediocre fashion, this was the best I could do.
So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration.
If it is well written and to the point, I am pleased; if it is poorly written and uninteresting, I have still done my best.
If it is well written and to the point, that is what I wanted; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that is the best I could do.
If it has been well written and to the point, that has been my purpose. If it is poorly done and mediocre, that is the best I can do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
If it is well told and to the point, that is what I myself desired; if it is poorly done and mediocre, that was the best I could do.
And soothly if well, and as it accordeth to the story, this thing and I will (or I desire); if (or) else less worthily, it is to forgive, [or to be granted], (or to be forgiven) to me.
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