Tobit 12:18
Good News Translation
He wanted me to come and help you; I did not come on my own. So sing God's praises as long as you live.

New Revised Standard Version
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting on my own will, but by the will of God. Bless him each and every day; sing his praises.

Contemporary English Version
Don't give me the credit; it was God who did all of this. That's why you must sing praises to God every day.

New American Bible
As for me, when I was with you, I was not acting out of any favor on my part, but by God’s will. So bless God every day; give praise with song.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him.

Tobit 12:16
And when they had heard these things, they were troubled, and being seized with fear they fell upon the ground on their face.

Tobit 12:17
And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not.

Tobit 12:19
I seemed indeed to eat and to drink with you but I use an invisible meat and drink, which cannot be seen by men.

Tobit 12:20
It is time therefore that I return to him that sent me: but bless ye God, and publish all his wonderful works.

Context
Tobit 12
17And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not. 18For when I was with you, I was there by the will of God: bless ye him, and sing praises to him. 19I seemed indeed to eat and to drink with you but I use an invisible meat and drink, which cannot be seen by men.…
Cross References
Tobit 12:16
And when they had heard these things, they were troubled, and being seized with fear they fell upon the ground on their face.

Tobit 12:17
And the angel said to them: Peace be to you, fear not.

Tobit 12:19
I seemed indeed to eat and to drink with you but I use an invisible meat and drink, which cannot be seen by men.

Tobit 12:20
It is time therefore that I return to him that sent me: but bless ye God, and publish all his wonderful works.



(T To Tob Tobias)

Tobit 12:17
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