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4 Maccabees 2:3
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Although he was a young man in his sexual prime, he defeated his sexual urges with clear thinking.
NRSVA
For when he was young and in his prime for intercourse, by his reason he nullified the frenzy of the passions.
NRSVUE
For when he was young and in his prime for intercourse, by reason he nullified the frenzy of the passions.
RSV
For when he was young and in his prime for intercourse, by his reason he nullified the frenzy of the passions.
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