2 Maccabees 11:18

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

2 Maccabees 11:18 In-Context

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.

20 But concerning the details, I commanded these men to confer with you, along with my representatives.