1 Maccabees 12:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ we have written to renew our ties of brotherhood and friendship with you. We do not wish to become total strangers, and it has now been many years since your last communication. ¹¹ Throughout the years we have taken every opportunity, on our festival days and other suitable days, to remember you when we have offered our sacrifices and made our prayers, as it is fitting and proper for brothers to do. ¹² We also are pleased that fame has come to you.