2 Maccabees 11:18
Good News Translation
I have informed the king of the matters that needed to be brought to his attention, and he has agreed to do whatever is possible.

New Revised Standard Version
I have informed the king of everything that needed to be brought before him, and he has agreed to what was possible.

Contemporary English Version
Some of the items on the list needed to be discussed with the king. So I did this, and he has agreed to do all he possibly can.

New American Bible
Whatever had to be referred to the king I called to his attention, and the things that were acceptable he has granted.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

2 Maccabees 11:16
For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting.

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 11:19
If, therefore, you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.

2 Maccabees 11:20
But as concerning other particulars, I have given orders by word both to these, and to them that are sent by me, to commune with you.

Context
2 Maccabees 11
17John, and Abesalom, who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them. 18Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted. 19If, therefore, you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.…
Cross References
2 Maccabees 11:16
For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting.

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 11:19
If, therefore, you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.

2 Maccabees 11:20
But as concerning other particulars, I have given orders by word both to these, and to them that are sent by me, to commune with you.



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2 Maccabees 11:17
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