1 Then Tobit called his son to him, and he said to him, “What are we able to give to this holy man, who accompanied you?”
2 Tobias, answering, said to his father: “Father, what wages shall we give him? And what could be worthy of his benefits?
3 He led me and he brought me back safely. He received the money from Gabael. He caused me to have my wife. And he confined the demon away from her. He caused joy to her parents. Myself, he rescued from being devoured by the fish. As for you, he also caused you to see the light of heaven. And so, we have been filled with all good things through him. What could we possibly give to him that would be worthy of these things?
4 But I implore you, my father, to ask him if he would perhaps deign to take for himself half of all the things that have been brought.”
5 And calling him, the father especially, and the son, they took him aside. And they began to petition him, so that he would deign to accept ownership of one half part of all things that they had brought.
6 Then he said to them privately: “Bless the God of heaven, and confess to him in the sight of all who live, for he has acted in his mercy toward you.
7 For it is good to conceal the secret of a king, just as it is also honorable to reveal and to confess the works of God.
8 Prayer with fasting is good, and almsgiving is better than hiding away gold in storage.
9 For almsgiving delivers from death, and the same is what purges sins and makes one able to find mercy and everlasting life.
10 But those who commit sin and iniquity are enemies to their own soul.
11 Therefore, I reveal the truth to you, and I will not hide the explanation from you.
12 When you prayed with tears, and buried the dead, and left behind your dinner, and hid the dead by day in your house, and buried them by night: I offered your prayer to the Lord.
13 And because you were acceptable to God, it was necessary for you to be tested by trials.
14 And now, the Lord has sent me to cure you, and to free Sarah, your son’s wife, from the demon.
15 For I am the Angel Raphael, one of seven, who stand before the Lord.”
16 And when they had heard these things, they were troubled, and being seized with fear, they fell upon the ground on their face.
17 And the Angel said to them: “Peace be to you. Fear not.
18 For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God. Bless him, and sing to him.
19 Indeed, I seemed to eat and drink with you, but I make use of an invisible food and drink, which cannot be seen by men.
20 Therefore, it is time that I return to him who sent me. But as for you, bless God, and describe all his wonders.”
21 And when he had said these things, he was taken from their sight, and they were not able to see him any longer.
22 Then, lying prostrate for three hours upon their face, they blessed God. And rising up, they described all his wonders.
Versículos relacionados com Tobit, 12:
Chapter 12 of the Book of Tobias describes the celebration of the marriage of Tobias and Sara, with the participation of his family and friends. In addition, the chapter also features the role of angel Rafael in the healing of Tobit and the marriage. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Tobias 12:
Psalm 126:3 - "The Lord has done great things for us, so we are happy." The celebration of Tobias and Sara's marriage is a moment of great joy to all involved, and this verse expresses gratitude for what God has done for them.
Proverbs 18:22 - "Whoever finds a wife finds something excellent; received a blessing from the Lord." This verse talks about the importance of finding a wife and how this is a blessing of God. For Tobias, his union with Sara is a divine gift.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "And if anyone wants to prevail against one, they will resist him; and the three -fold cord does not break so quickly." This verse highlights the importance of union and partnership in difficult times, and this is seen in the relationship between Tobias and the angel Rafael on his journey.
Mark 10:9 - "Therefore, what God has united, no one separates him." This verse talks about the holiness of marriage and how it is a divine union. Tobias and Sarah are united by God and no one can separate them.
Philippians 4:4-"Always rejoice in the Lord. Again will be," I rejoice! " This verse expresses the importance of joy in all circumstances and is applicable to the celebration of the marriage of Tobias and Sarah, which is a moment of great happiness.
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