1. “From the Jews of Jerusalem and Judea to those in Egypt, warm greetings.
2. “May God be good to you and keep the covenant he made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, his faithful servants.
3. May he fill each of you with the desire to worship him and to do his will eagerly with all your heart and soul.
4. May he enable you to understand his Law and his commands. May he give you peace,
5. answer your prayers, forgive your sins, and never abandon you in times of trouble.
6. Here in Judea we are now praying for you.