1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| II 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. | Others. Greek, "have no easy task, so," etc. (Haydock) --- He alludes to the custom of choosing a master of the feast, who had to strive to give general satisfaction, Ecclesiasticus 32:1., and Esther 1:8. (Calmet) |