2 Maccabees 11:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ John and Abesalom who were sent from you, delivering your writings, requested that I would accomplish those things which were signified by them.

¹⁸ Therefore whatsoever things could be reported to the king I have represented to him: and he hath granted as much as the matter permitted.

¹⁹ If therefore you will keep yourselves loyal in affairs, hereafter also I will endeavour to be a means of your good.