2 Maccabees 11:25-27

New Catholic Bible

²⁵ Accordingly, since it is our will that this nation too should be free from disturbance, we decree that their temple shall be restored to them and that they be allowed to live in accordance with the customs of their ancestors. ²⁶ Therefore, please send them word of our pledges of friendship so that, informed of our policy, they may be reassured and go contentedly about their business.”

²⁷ The king’s letter to the people was in these terms: “King Antiochus sends greetings to the Jewish senate and to the rest of the Jews.