1 And the sermon of Tobit was completed. And after Tobit received his sight, he lived forty-two years, and he saw the sons of his grandchildren.
2 And so, having completed one hundred and two years, he was buried honorably at Nineveh.
3 For he was fifty-six years old, when he lost the light of his eyes, and he was sixty years old, when he truly received it again.
4 And, in truth, the remainder of his life was in gladness. And so, with the good accomplishment of the fear of God, he departed in peace.
5 But, in the hour of his death, he called to himself his son Tobias, along with his sons, the seven youths who were his grandsons, and he said to them:
6 “Nineveh will pass away soon. For the word of the Lord goes forward, and our brothers, who have been dispersed away from the land of Israel, shall return to it.
7 Thus its deserted land will be entirely filled again. And the house of God, which was burned like incense within it, will be rebuilt again. And all those who fear God will return there.
8 And the Gentiles will relinquish their idols, and they will enter into Jerusalem, and they will dwell in it.
9 And all the kings of the earth will rejoice in it, adoring the King of Israel.
10 Therefore, my sons, listen to your father. Serve the Lord in truth, and seek to do the things that please him.
11 And command your sons, so that they may accomplish justice and almsgiving, and so that they may be mindful of God and may bless him at all times, in truth and with all their strength.
12 And now, sons, listen to me, and do not remain here. But, on whatever day you will bury your mother near me in one sepulcher, from that time, direct your steps to leave this place.
13 For I see that its iniquity will bring about its end.”
14 And it happened that, after the death of his mother, Tobias withdrew from Nineveh, with his wife, and sons, and sons of sons, and he was returned to his father-in-law.
15 And he found them unharmed in a good old age. And he took care of them, and he closed their eyes. And all the inheritance of the house of Raguel passed to him. And he saw the sons of his sons to the fifth generation.
16 And, having completed ninety-nine years in the fear of the Lord, with joy, they buried him.
17 But all his family and all his lineage continued with a good life and in holy conversation, so that they were acceptable both to God and to men, as well as to everyone who dwelt in the land.
Versículos relacionados com Tobit, 14:
Tobias 14 narrates the end of the story of Tobias, his son Tobias Jr. and Sara's family. The chapter presents elderly tobias, after living a long and prosperous life alongside his family. He advises his son to honor God and to remain faithful to the law, and then dies in peace. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Tobias 14:
Ecclesiastes 7:1: "Better is the name of good odor than the precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth." This verse talks about the importance of life and how death can be seen as a moment of release from earthly life for a better life in heaven.
Ecclesiastes 12:13: "Of all that has been heard, the end is: fears God and keeps His commandments; for this is the duty of all man." This verse talks about the importance of honoring God and keeping his commandments, which is the advice that Tobias gives his son at the end of his life.
Psalm 90:10: "The days of our lives come to seventy years, and if some, for their robustness, come eighty years, their measure is tired and boring, as it passes quickly, and we fly." This verse talks about the brevity of human life and how we should use it wisely, as Tobias did.
Hebrews 9:27: "And just as men are ordered to die once, after that, judgment." This verse talks about the certainty of death and the following judgment. Like Tobias, we must strive to live our lives justly and pleasantly to God so that we can face judgment with confidence.
2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I fought the good fight, I ended up my career, I have kept the faith. From now on, the crown of justice is stored, which the Lord, just judge, will give me that day; and not just a me, but also to all who love their coming. " This verse talks about the end of life and how those who keep faith and love God will be rewarded in eternal life, like Tobias.
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