Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation He wrote: "King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greetings. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And he wrote to them in these words: King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greeting. 1 Maccabees 10:23What is this that we have done, that Alexander hath prevented us to gain the friendship of the Jews to strengthen himself? 1 Maccabees 10:24 I also will write to them words of request, and offer dignities, and gifts: that they may be with me to aid me. 1 Maccabees 10:26 Whereas you have kept covenant with us, and have continued in our friendship, and have not joined with our enemies, we have heard of it, and are glad. 1 Maccabees 10:27 Wherefore now continue still to keep fidelity towards us, and we will reward you with good things, for what you have done in our behalf. Context 1 Maccabees 10…24I also will write to them words of request, and offer dignities, and gifts: that they may be with me to aid me. 25And he wrote to them in these words: King Demetrius to the nation of the Jews, greeting. 26Whereas you have kept covenant with us, and have continued in our friendship, and have not joined with our enemies, we have heard of it, and are glad.… Cross References 1 Maccabees 10:23 What is this that we have done, that Alexander hath prevented us to gain the friendship of the Jews to strengthen himself? 1 Maccabees 10:24 I also will write to them words of request, and offer dignities, and gifts: that they may be with me to aid me. 1 Maccabees 10:26 Whereas you have kept covenant with us, and have continued in our friendship, and have not joined with our enemies, we have heard of it, and are glad. 1 Maccabees 10:27 Wherefore now continue still to keep fidelity towards us, and we will reward you with good things, for what you have done in our behalf. |