20 May you and your children fare well, and may your affairs be as you wish. Having my hope in heaven, (WEB) 21 I remembered with affection your honor and good will. Returning out of the region of Persia, and being taken with an annoying sickness, I deemed it necessary to take thought for the common safety of all, (WEB) 22 not despairing of myself, but having great hope to escape from the sickness. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 9:20–22
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