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2 Maccabees 9:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Maccabees 9:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Antiochus’s Letter and Death
19 “To his worthy Jewish citizens, Antiochus their king and general sends hearty greetings and good wishes for their health and prosperity.(A) 20 If you and your children are well and your affairs are as you wish, I am glad as my hope is in heaven. 21 Now I was feeling weak, and so I was remembering with affection your esteem and goodwill. On my way back from the region of Persia I suffered an annoying illness, and I have deemed it necessary to take thought for the general security of all.(B)
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