2 Maccabees 1:25-27

Good News Translation

     ²⁵ no one but you is gracious and just. You are almighty and eternal, forever ready to rescue Israel from trouble. You chose our ancestors to be your own special people. ²⁶ Accept this sacrifice which we offer on behalf of all Israel; protect your chosen people and make us holy. ²⁷ Free those who are slaves in foreign lands and gather together our scattered people. Have mercy on our people, who are mistreated and despised, so that all other nations will know that you are our God.