Catholic Public Domain Version

2 Maccabees 11:30-38 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

30. Therefore, we grant a pledge of security to those who come and go, even until the thirtieth day of the month of Xanthicus,

31. so that the Jews may make use of their own foods and laws, just as also before, and so that none of them should endure any kind of trouble for things which have been done by ignorance.

32. And so, we have also sent Menelaus, who will talk with you.

33. Farewell. In the one hundred forty-eighth year, on the fifteenth day of the month of Xanthicus."

34. But the Romans also now sent a letter, having this in it: "Quintus Memmius and Titus Manilius, ambassadors of the Romans, to the people of the Jews: greetings.

35. Concerning these things that Lysias, the relative of the king, has conceded to you, we also have conceded.

36. But about such things as he judged should be referred to the king, send someone, as soon as you have diligently conferred among yourselves, so that we may make a decree, just as it is agreeable to you. For we are going to Antioch.

37. And, therefore, make haste to write back, so that we may know whatever your will may be.

38. Farewell. In the one hundred forty-eighth year, on the fifteenth day of the month of Xanthicus."