2 Maccabees 11:28

28 If you are well, it is as we desire. We also are in good health.

2 Maccabees 11:28 In-Context

26 You will do well, therefore, to send word to them and give them pledges of friendship, so that they may know our policy and be of good cheer and go on happily in the conduct of their own affairs."

27 To the nation the king's letter was as follows: "King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greetings.

28 If you are well, it is as we desire. We also are in good health.

29 Menelaus has informed us that you wish to return home and look after your own affairs.

30 Therefore those who go home by the thirtieth of Xanthicus will have our pledge of friendship and full permission