This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Tobit 14:11 - Catholic Public Domain Version11 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. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible11 “Now then, my children, see what giving to the poor does and what injustice does. It kills! Now—my life is departing.” And they laid him down on the bed. He died and was buried honorably. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version11 And command your children that they do justice and almsdeeds; and that they be mindful of God, and bless him at all times in truth, and with all their power. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)11 So now, my children, you see what happens to those who show their concern for others, and how death awaits those who treat others unjustly. But now I am very weak.” Then they laid Tobit on his bed. He died and was given an honorable burial. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers11 And now, my children, consider what alms does, and how righteousness delivers.” While he was saying these things, he gave up the ghost in the bed; but he was one hundred fifty eight years old. Tobias buried him magnificently. See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition11 So, my children, you can see that God will protect you if you give to the poor; but when you do what is evil, you will be killed. And now, my life is slipping away. They helped Tobit lie down on his bed, and when he died, they buried him with honor. See the chapter |