3 Maccabees 3:15
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CEB
we thought that we should care for the nations inhabiting Coele-Syria and Phoenicia, not with the violence of the spear but with fairness and much kindness, eagerly treating them well.
NRSVA
and we considered that we should not rule the nations inhabiting Coelesyria and Phoenicia by the power of the spear, but should cherish them with clemency and great benevolence, gladly treating them well.
NRSVUE
and we considered that we should not rule the nations inhabiting Coelesyria and Phoenicia by the power of the spear but should cherish them with clemency and great benevolence, gladly treating them well.
RSV
and we considered that we should not rule the nations inhabiting Coele-Syria and Phoenic′ia by the power of the spear but should cherish them with clemency and great benevolence, gladly treating them well.
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