And Demetrius sent this message to Jonathan: Good News Bible says simply “Demetrius replied,” which is all that is necessary. In some languages translators may want to indent the message that follows (so Contemporary English Version).

Not only will I do these things for you and your nation, but I will confer great honor on you and your nation, if I find an opportunity: Demetrius could not grant Jonathan’s request immediately because of the revolt of his troops. A possible model here is “I will do what you request. In fact, I will bestow great honor on you and your people, whenever I have a chance.”

Quoted with permission from Bullard, Roger A. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on 1-2 Maccabees. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2011. For this and other handbooks for translators see here.