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Tobit 12:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" And they were both troubled, and fell upon their faces; for they were afraid. "

Tobit 12:16

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14 And now God sent me to heal you and Sarah your daughter-in-law.

15 I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels which present the prayers of the saints and go in before the glory of the Holy One.”

16 And they were both troubled, and fell upon their faces; for they were afraid.

17 And he said to them, “Don’t be afraid. You will all have peace; but bless God forever.

18 For I came not of any favor of my own, but by the will of your God. Therefore bless him forever.

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"For he didn’t know what to say, for they were very afraid."

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"Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified."

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"His brothers also went and fell down before his face; and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”"

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Tobit 12:1

"And Tobit called his son Tobias, and said to him, “See, my child, that the man which went with you have his wages, and you must give him more.”"

Tobit 12:2

"And he said to him, “Father, it is no harm to me to give him the half of those things which I have brought;"

Tobit 12:3

"for he has led me for you in safety, and he cured my wife, and brought my money, and likewise cured you.”"

Tobit 12:4

"The old man said, “It is due to him.”"

Tobit 12:5

"And he called the angel, and said to him, “Take half of all that you have brought.”"

Tobit 12:6

"Then he called them both privately, and said to them, “Bless God, and give him thanks, and magnify him, and give him thanks in the sight of all that live, for the things which he has done with you. It is good to bless God and exalt his name, showing forth with honor the works of God. Don’t be slack to give him thanks."

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