1
The Jewish brethren in Jerusalem and those in the land of Judea, To their Jewish brethren in Egypt, Greeting, and good peace.
2
May God do good to you, and may he remember his covenant with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, his faithful servants.
3
May he give you all a heart to worship him and to do his will with a strong heart and a willing spirit.
4
May he open your heart to his law and his commandments, and may he bring peace.
5
May he hear your prayers and be reconciled to you, and may he not forsake you in time of evil.
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.