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 2:14 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 202114 But she said to me, “It was given to me as a gift in addition to my wages.” But I did not believe her and told her to return it to the owners. I became flushed with anger against her over this. Then she replied to me, “Where are your acts of charity? Where are your righteous deeds? These things are known about you!” See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible14 But she said to me, “It was given to me as a bonus in addition to my pay.” I didn’t believe her and demanded that she return it to the owners. I grew red with anger at her. But she replied and said to me, “And what’s become of your charitable donations? What’s become of your righteous deeds? You have a reputation for that sort of thing, don’t you?!” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 But he remained immoveable in the fear of God, giving thanks to God all the days of his life. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version14 But continued immoveable in the fear of God, giving thanks to God all the days of his life. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)14 “No!” she replied. “It was given to me as a gift in addition to what I got for the cloth.” But I didn't believe her, and I blushed for shame for what she had done. I ordered her to return the goat to its owners, but she had the last word. “Now I see what you are really like!” she shouted. “Where is all that concern of yours for others? What about all those good deeds you used to do?” See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers14 But she said, “It has been given to me for a gift more than the wages.” I didn’t believe her, and I asked her to return it to the owners; and I was ashamed of her. But she answered and said to me, “Where are your alms and your righteous deeds? Behold, you and all your works are known.” See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition14 She replied, “That goat was given to me as a gift along with the usual payment for my work!” But I didn't believe her, and my face was red with anger as I told her to return the goat to its owners. She answered, “Tobit, why have you changed so much? You used to be so kind, and, as everyone knows, you always did the right thing!” See the chapter |