7. Even before this time were letters sent to Onias the high priest from Arius, who was reigning among you, to signify that you⌃ are our brethren, as the copy here underwritten shows.
8. And Onias entreated honorably the man that was sent, and received the letters, wherein declaration was made of confederacy and friendship.
9. Therefore we also, albeit we need none of these things, having for our encouragement the holy books which are in our hands,
10. have assayed to send that we might renew our brotherhood and friendship with you, to the end that we should not become estranged from you altogether: for long time is passed since you⌃ sent to us.