2 Maccabees 1:1

1 "From the Jews of Jerusalem and Judea to those in Egypt, warm greetings.

2 Maccabees 1:1 In-Context

1 "From the Jews of Jerusalem and Judea to those in Egypt, warm greetings.

2 "May God be good to you and keep the covenant he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants.

3 May he fill each of you with the desire to worship him and to do his will eagerly with all your heart and soul.

4 May he enable you to understand his Law and his commands. May he give you peace,

5 answer your prayers, forgive your sins, and never abandon you in times of trouble.