2 Maccabees 2:27

27 It is as difficult as preparing a banquet that people of different tastes will enjoy. But I am happy to undergo this hardship in order to please my readers.

2 Maccabees 2:27 In-Context

25 But I have attempted to simplify it for all readers; those who read for sheer pleasure will find enjoyment and those who want to memorize the facts will not find it difficult.

26 Writing such a summary is a difficult task, demanding hard work and sleepless nights.

27 It is as difficult as preparing a banquet that people of different tastes will enjoy. But I am happy to undergo this hardship in order to please my readers.

28 I will leave the matter of details to the original author and attempt to give only a summary of the events.

29 I am not the builder of a new house who is concerned with every detail of the structure, but simply a painter whose only concern is to make the house look attractive.