Tobit, 5

1. Tobias then answered and said, Father, I will do all things which thou hast commanded me:

1. Tobias spoke to Tobit, "Father, I shall do everything you have asked.

2. But how can I receive the money, seeing I know him not?

2. But how can I get the money from this man. He does not know me and I do not know him. What proof of identity shall I give him to make him trust me and give me the money? Also, I do not know the way to Media."

3. Then he gave him the handwriting, and said unto him, Seek thee a man which may go with thee, whiles I yet live, and I will give him wages: and go and receive the money.

3. Tobit gave Tobias a receipt and said to him, "My son, find a trustworthy man to go with you, and on your return I shall give him a salary until he dies. When you reach Rages, collect the money from the man Gabael."

4. Therefore when he went to seek a man, he found Raphael that was an angel.

4. Tobias went to look for a man and he found Raphael. Raphael was an angel but Tobias did not know it.

5. But he knew not; and he said unto him, Canst thou go with me to Rages? and knowest thou those places well?

5. Tobias said to Raphael, "Can you go with me to Rages in Media? Do you know the place?"

6. To whom the angel said, I will go with thee, and I know the way well: for I have lodged with our brother Gabael.

6. The angel said to Tobias, "I will go with you. I know the way and I have even spent a night with your kinsman, Gabael."

7. Then Tobias said unto him, Tarry for me, till I tell my father.

7. Tobias said to Raphael, "Wait for me. I am going to speak to my father. I want you to come with me to Media and I will pay you."

8. Then he said unto him, Go and tarry not. So he went in and said to his father, Behold, I have found one which will go with me. Then he said, Call him unto me, that I may know of what tribe he is, and whether he be a trusty man to go with thee.

8. Raphael said to Tobias, "Go, but do not delay."

9. So he called him, and he came in, and they saluted one another.

9. Tobias went in and said to his father, "I have found the man who will go with me." His father said, "Bring this man to me. I want to know the name of his tribe. I want to know if I can trust him to go with you." Tobias went out and called Raphael. Tobias said to Raphael, "Young man, my father wants to see you."

10. Then Tobit said unto him, Brother, shew me of what tribe and family thou art.

10. Raphael entered the house and approached Tobit.

11. To whom he said, Dost thou seek for a tribe or family, or an hired man to go with thy son? Then Tobit said unto him, I would know, brother, thy kindred and name.

11. Tobit said to him, "Friend, what is the name of your tribe and of your family? Tell me."

12. Then he said, I am Azarias, the son of Ananias the great, and of thy brethren.

12. Raphael said to him, "Are you looking for a tribe and a family or for a hired man to go with your son?" Tobit said to him, "Friend, I want to know your tribe and your name."

13. Then Tobit said, Thou art welcome, brother; be not now angry with me, because I have enquired to know thy tribe and thy family; for thou art my brother, of an honest and good stock: for I know Ananias and Jonathas, sons of that great Samaias, as we went together to Jerusalem to worship, and offered the firstborn, and the tenths of the fruits; and they were not seduced with the error of our brethren: my brother, thou art of a good stock.

13. Raphael said, "I am Azarias, the son of Ananias the Great, one of your kinsmen."

14. But tell me, what wages shall I give thee? wilt thou a drachm a day, and things necessary, as to mine own son?

14. Tobit said to him, "Welcome, my brother! Do not be angry with me because I have tried to find out the name of your tribe and your family, for now I find that you are my kinsman, that you come from a noble and good family. Indeed, I knew Ananias and Nathan, sons of Semaiah the Great. We used to travel together to worship in the city of Jerusalem and bring the firstborn of our sheep, and a tithe of our produce. They did not adopt pagan practices when other countrymen went astray. My friend, you come of good stock.

15. Yea, moreover, if ye return safe, I will add something to thy wages.

15. But tell me what salary should I give you, a drachma a day, and whatever is necessary for you as well as for my son?

16. So they were well pleased. Then said he to Tobias, Prepare thyself for the journey, and God send you a good journey. And when his son had prepared all things far the journey, his father said, Go thou with this man, and God, which dwelleth in heaven, prosper your journey, and the angel of God keep you company. So they went forth both, and the young man's dog with them.

16. I shall give you something over and above if you return in safety." They settled on that. Raphael said to Tobit, "I will go with him. Do not be afraid. We shall set out in safety and return to you in safety, because I am sure of the way."

17. But Anna his mother wept, and said to Tobit, Why hast thou sent away our son? is he not the staff of our hand, in going in and out before us?

17. Then Tobit called his son Tobias and said to him, "My child, prepare what is necessary for the journey and set out with your friend. May the God of Heaven protect you on your way and may he bring you back to me in safety. May his angel go with you on the way." Then Tobias prepared to leave. He kissed his father and mother and Tobit said to Tobias, "Safe journey!"

18. Be not greedy to add money to money: but let it be as refuse in respect of our child.

18. The two companions were setting off and Tobias' dog followed him when Anna, the mother of Tobias, burst into tears and said to Tobit, "Why have you sent away our child? Is he not our support as he comes and goes?"

19. For that which the Lord hath given us to live with doth suffice us.

19. Anna said, "What use is it to add money to money? Better we save our son's life.

20. Then said Tobit to her, Take no care, my sister; he shall return in safety, and thine eyes shall see him.

20. Is not what God has provided for us enough to live on?"

21. For the good angel will keep him company, and his journey shall be prosperous, and he shall return safe.

21. Tobit said to her, "Don't get upset, my sister. He will return in safety. You will see him again.

22. Then she made an end of weeping.

22. Indeed a good angel will go with him; he will have a successful journey and he will return in safety."