52
And behold, the Gentiles are assembled against us to destroy us; thou knowest what they plot against us.
53
How will we be able to withstand them, if thou dost not help us?"
54
Then they sounded the trumpets and gave a loud shout.
55
After this Judas appointed leaders of the people, in charge of thousands and hundreds and fifties and tens.
56
And he said to those who were building houses, or were betrothed, or were planting vineyards, or were fainthearted, that each should return to his home, according to the law.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.