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2 Maccabees 9:19-21
Good News Translation
2 Maccabees 9:19-21
Good News Translation
19 King Antiochus to the Jews, my most distinguished subjects. Warm greetings and best wishes for your health and prosperity.
20 I hope that you and your families are in good health and that all goes well with you. My hope is in God, 21 and I remember with a deep sense of joy the respect and kindness that you have shown me.
On my way home from Persia I fell violently ill, and so I thought it best to begin making plans for the general welfare of the people.
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