2 Maccabees 11:15 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

Then Maccabe´us consented to all that Lys´i-as desired, being careful of the common good; and whatsoever Maccabe´us wrote unto Lys´i-as concerning the Jews, the king granted it.

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Common English Bible

The Maccabee consented to Lysias’ proposals, thinking it was best for all involved. Whatever the Maccabee presented in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king granted.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then Maccabeus assented to the request of Lysias, considering it useful in every way. And whatever Maccabeus wrote to Lysias, concerning the Jews, the king consented to it.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Then Machabeus consented to the request of Lysias, providing for the common Food in all things, and whatsoever Machabeus wrote to Lysias concerning the Jews, the king allowed of.

Good News Translation (US Version)

Judas Maccabeus considered what would be best for the people, and so he agreed to all the proposals Lysias had made, since the king had granted every written request that Judas had presented to Lysias.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

Maccabaeus gave consent upon all the conditions which Lysias proposed to him, being careful of the common good; for whatever requests Maccabaeus delivered in writing to Lysias concerning the Jews the king allowed.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Judas wanted to do what was best for everyone, so he agreed to do what Lysias had asked, since the king had always agreed to every request that he had made in writing to Lysias.

2 Maccabees 11:15 Cross References