Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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 11:15Then 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. 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 11:18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted. 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. Context 2 Maccabees 11…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. 18Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.… Cross References 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 11:16 For there were letters written to the Jews from Lysias, to this effect: Lysias, to the people of the Jews, greeting. 2 Maccabees 11:18 Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king, I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted. 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. |