Bible Verses

I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels who present the prayers of holy people and who stand before the glory of God.”

Well, God sent me to heal you and also to heal Sarah, your daughter-in-law.

I was with you in the same way; and when you did not hesitate to rise up and leave your meal to hide the dead man, your good deed was noticed because I was with you.

Tobit, when you and your daughter-in-law Sarah prayed, I remembered your prayer before the Holy One; when you, Tobit, buried the dead,

I will hide nothing from you. Yes, I have said that it is good to keep the secrets of kings but to make known publicly the glorious works of God.

but sinners only harm themselves.

Almsgiving saves from death; it purifies from all sin. Those who give alms and act justly will have a long life,

It is a good thing to accompany prayer with fasting, almsgiving, and justice. It is better to do a little with honor than much with injustice. It is better to give alms than to treasure up gold.

It is good to keep the secrets of kings, but to make known publicly the works of God. Do the works of God. Do good, and evil will not harm you.

The angel took Tobit and Tobiah to one side and said to them:“Bless God, return thanks to him, proclaim his glory, and give him praise before all the living for all he has done for you. It is good to praise God and to exalt his name by making known worthily the stories of God’s