Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible 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 11:16For 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. |