2 Maccabees 2:25-27

Good News Translation

²⁵ But I have attempted to simplify it for all readers; those who read for sheer pleasure will find enjoyment and those who want to memorize the facts will not find it difficult. ²⁶ Writing such a summary is a difficult task, demanding hard work and sleepless nights. ²⁷ It is as difficult as preparing a banquet that people of different tastes will enjoy. But I am happy to undergo this hardship in order to please my readers.