Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Here is a copy of the letter which Lysias wrote to the Jews: "Lysias to the Jewish people, greetings. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting. 2 Maccabees 11:14And promised that he would agree to all things that are just, and that he would persuade the king to be their friend. 2 Maccabees 11:15 Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common good in all things; and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king allowed of. 2 Maccabees 11:17 John, and Abesalom, who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them. 2 Maccabees 11:18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted. Context 2 Maccabees 11…15Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common good in all things; and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king allowed of. 16For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting. 17John, and Abesalom, who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.… Cross References 2 Maccabees 11:14 And promised that he would agree to all things that are just, and that he would persuade the king to be their friend. 2 Maccabees 11:15 Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common good in all things; and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king allowed of. 2 Maccabees 11:17 John, and Abesalom, who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them. 2 Maccabees 11:18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted. |