18. 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.
19. If you continue to be loyal to the government, I will do everything I can in the future to benefit your nation.
20. I have instructed your representatives and mine to meet with you to discuss the details of these matters.
21. May all go well with you. Dated the 24th day of the month of Dioscorinthius in the year 148.”
22. This is a copy of the king's letter:“King Antiochus to the honourable Lysias, greetings.
23. Now that my father has gone to be with the gods, I want the subjects of my kingdom to conduct their own affairs without interference.