11 Now the king, elated with his prosperous fortune, and not regarding the superior power of God, but thinking to persevere in his present purpose, wrote the following letter to the prejudice of the Jews: (WEB) 12 “King Ptolemy Philopater, to the commanders and soldiers in Egypt, and in all places, health and happiness! (WEB) 13 I am doing well, and so, too, are my affairs. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 3:11–13
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3 Maccabees 7:1–2
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2 Maccabees 11:27–29
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1 Maccabees 10:17–19
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2 Maccabees 1:1–2
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