2 Maccabees 11:18-20

New Catholic Bible

¹⁸ Anything that required the king’s attention, I referred to him, and he has agreed to whatever was possible. ¹⁹ If you maintain your goodwill toward the government, I will endeavor to promote your well-being in the future. ²⁰ As to whatever concerns the details of these matters, I have authorized your envoys and my representatives to confer with you.