13
They helped some men to become kings, while they deposed others; they had become a world power.
14
In spite of all this, no Roman ever tried to advance his own position by wearing a crown or putting on royal robes.
15
They created a senate, and each day 320 senators came together to deliberate about the affairs of the people and their well-being.
16
Each year they entrusted to one man the responsibility of governing them and controlling their whole territory. Everyone obeyed this one man, and there was no envy or jealousy among them.
17
Judas chose Eupolemus, the son of John and grandson of Accos, and Jason son of Eleazar and sent them to Rome to make a treaty of friendship and alliance with the Romans.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.