2 Maccabees 9:18

18 Antiochus was in despair and could find no relief from his pain, because God was punishing him as he deserved, so he wrote the following letter to the Jews:

2 Maccabees 9:18 In-Context

16 I once looted the Temple and took its sacred utensils, but I will fill it with splendid gifts and with better utensils than before, and I will pay the cost of the sacrifices from my own resources.

17 Besides all this, I will become a Jew myself and go wherever people live, telling them of God's power."

18 Antiochus was in despair and could find no relief from his pain, because God was punishing him as he deserved, so he wrote the following letter to the Jews:

19 "King Antiochus to the Jews, my most distinguished subjects. Warm greetings and best wishes for your health and prosperity.

20 "I hope that you and your families are in good health and that all goes well with you. My hope is in God,