2 Maccabees 1:1-6

1 "The brethren, the Jews who are at Jerusalem and in the land of Judea, wish unto the brethren, the Jews who are throughout Egypt, health and peace:

2 "God be gracious unto you and remember His covenant that He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, His faithful servants,

3 and give you all a heart to serve Him and to do His will with good courage and a willing mind,

4 and open your hearts to His law and commandments, and send you peace,

5 and hear your prayers, and be at one with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble.

6 And now we are here praying for you.