2 Maccabees 11:17

17 Lysias to the Jewish community. Greetings! John and Absalom, the men you sent, gave me the administrative document copied below and made a request concerning its contents.

2 Maccabees 11:17 In-Context

15 The Maccabee consented to Lysias' proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.

16 This is what Lysias' letter to the Jews said:

17 Lysias to the Jewish community. Greetings! John and Absalom, the men you sent, gave me the administrative document copied below and made a request concerning its contents.

18 Whatever needed to be presented in person to the king, I stated plainly; and whatever was feasible, he has granted.

19 If then you will preserve goodwill toward the government, in the future I will attempt to promote your well-being.