24-25 You Jewish people must be ready and willing to do all you can, if enemies attack Rome or any of the nations under our rule.
26 As it was decided in Rome, you must not send food, weapons, money, or ships to these enemies. So keep your part of this agreement and don't expect anything in return.
27 In this same way, we Romans will gladly do all we can if you are attacked.
28 We won't supply your enemies with food, weapons, money, or ships, and we will keep our word, without any tricks.
29 This is the agreement that we Romans have now made with you Jews,
30 but it can be changed, if later we both agree to do so. And any changes will be just as binding.
31 The Romans also told the Jewish messengers:We've written to King Demetrius about the trouble he is causing you, and we told him:“King Demetrius, the Jews are friends and allies of Rome. Why are you so cruel to them?