2 Maccabees 11:27-29

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁷ To the nation the king’s letter was as follows:

“King Antiochus to the senate of the Jews and to the other Jews, greetings. ²⁸ If you are well, it is as we desire. We also are in good health. ²⁹ Menelaus has informed us that you wish to return home and look after your own affairs.