Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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3 Maccabees 6:41

The king commended them, and wrote the subjoined letter, of magnanimous import for them, to the commanders of every city.

Parallel Translations

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The king commended them, and wrote the subjoined letter, of magnanimous import for them, to the commanders of every city.
Septuagint in American English (2012)