Common English Bible

2 Maccabees 11:34-38 Common English Bible (CEB)

34. Also the Romans sent a letter to the Jews that said:Quintus Memmius, Titus Manius, ambassadors of the Romans, to the people of the Jews. Greetings!

35. Lysias the king’s relative has handed rights over to you, and we agree.

36. But give consideration immediately to whatever he decided to bring to the attention of the king; you should consider and then send someone immediately concerning your views, so that we might make suggestions to you, as is appropriate. We are approaching Antioch,

37. so hurry and send someone so that we might also know of your opinion.

38. Be in good health!Year 148, the fifteenth day of the month of Xanthicus.