Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And as to ourselves indeed, in undertaking this work of abridging, we have taken in hand no easy task; yea, rather a business full of watching and sweat. 2 Maccabees 2:25For considering the multitude of books, and the difficulty that they find that desire to undertake the narrations of histories, because of the multitude of the matter, 2 Maccabees 2:26 We have taken care for those indeed that are willing to read, that it might be a pleasure of mind: and for the studious, that they may more easily commit to memory: and that all that read might receive profit. 2 Maccabees 2:28 But as they that prepare a feast, and seek to satisfy the will of others: for the sake of many, we willingly undergo the labour. 2 Maccabees 2:29 Leaving to the authors the exact handling of every particular, and as for ourselves, according to the plan proposed, studying to be brief. Context 2 Maccabees 2…26We have taken care for those indeed that are willing to read, that it might be a pleasure of mind: and for the studious, that they may more easily commit to memory: and that all that read might receive profit. 27And as to ourselves indeed, in undertaking this work of abridging, we have taken in hand no easy task; yea, rather a business full of watching and sweat. 28But as they that prepare a feast, and seek to satisfy the will of others: for the sake of many, we willingly undergo the labour.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 2:25 For considering the multitude of books, and the difficulty that they find that desire to undertake the narrations of histories, because of the multitude of the matter, 2 Maccabees 2:26 We have taken care for those indeed that are willing to read, that it might be a pleasure of mind: and for the studious, that they may more easily commit to memory: and that all that read might receive profit. 2 Maccabees 2:28 But as they that prepare a feast, and seek to satisfy the will of others: for the sake of many, we willingly undergo the labour. 2 Maccabees 2:29 Leaving to the authors the exact handling of every particular, and as for ourselves, according to the plan proposed, studying to be brief. |
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