1 Maccabees 8:31

31 "Furthermore, concerning the wrongs which King Demetrius is doing against the Jews, we have written him as follows, "Why have you treated our friends and allies, the Jews, so harshly?

1 Maccabees 8:31 In-Context

29 "These are the terms of the treaty that the Romans have made with the Jewish people.

30 But if, in the future, both parties shall agree to add or remove anything, they shall act on their decision, and whatever they add or remove shall be valid.

31 "Furthermore, concerning the wrongs which King Demetrius is doing against the Jews, we have written him as follows, "Why have you treated our friends and allies, the Jews, so harshly?

32 If they complain to us about you one more time, we will support their cause and go to war against you on land and sea.' "