1 Then Tobias called the angel to him, whom he took to be a man, and said to him: Brother Azarias, I pray thee hearken to my words:
2 If I should give myself to be thy servant I should not make a worthy return for thy care.
3 However, I beseech thee, to take with thee beasts and servants, and to go to Gabelus to Rages the city of the Medes: and to restore to him his note of hand, and receive of him the money, and desire him to come to my wedding.
4 For thou knowest that my father numbereth the days: and if I stay one day more, his soul will be afflicted.
5 And indeed thou seest how Raguel hath adjured me, whose adjuring I cannot despise.
6 Then Raphael took four of Raguel's servants, and two camels, and went to Rages the city of the Medes: and finding Gabelus, gave him his note of hand, and received of him all the money.
7 And he told him concerning Tobias the son of Tobias, all that had been done: and made him come with him to the wedding.
8 And when he was come into Raguel's house he found Tobias sitting at the table: and he leaped up, and they kissed each other: and Gabelus wept, and blessed God,
9 And said: The God of Israel bless thee, because thou art the son of a very good and just man, and that feareth God, and doth almsdeeds:
10 And may a blessing come upon thy wife and upon your parents.
11 And may you see your children, and your children's children, unto the third and fourth generation: and may your seed be blessed by the God of Israel, who reigneth for ever and ever.
12 And when all had said, Amen, they went to the feast: but the marriage feast they celebrated also with the fear of the Lord.
Versículos relacionados com Tobit, 9:
Chapter 9 of the book of Tobias tells Tobias's prayer after his return to his father's house safely, accompanied by his wife and the fortune he had recovered. He praises God and asks his mercy and continuous protection for himself and his family. The verses related to the topics covered in Tobias 9 are:
Psalm 86:5: "For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in kindness to all who invoke you." Tobias refers to God's goodness and mercy, asking him to be equally generous with him and his family.
Psalm 18:1-2: "I will love you, O Lord, my fortress. The Lord is my rock, and my strong place, and my liberator; my God, my fortress, whom I trust; Shield, the strength of my salvation, and my high refuge. " Tobias praises God as his fortress and liberator, recognizing that He is the source of his protection and salvation.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust the Lord of all your heart, and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." Tobias demonstrates his confidence in God and his willingness to depend on him in every aspect of his life.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." Tobias finds comfort in God's promise to be with Him and help him, strengthen him, and support him.
1 John 5:14: "And this is the confidence we have in him: that if we ask for something according to his will, he hears us." Tobias trusts that his prayers will be heard by God and that He will respond according to His will.
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