2 Maccabees 11:18

18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

2 Maccabees 11:18 In-Context

16 For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias to the people of the Jews, greeting.

17 John and Abesalom who were sent from you, delivering your writings, re- quested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.

18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

19 If therefore you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.

20 But as concerning other particulars, I have given orders by word both to these, and to them that are sent by me, to commune with you.