Tobit 5:17-19

New Catholic Bible

¹⁷ Tobit said, “God bless you, brother.”

Then Tobit called his son and said to him, “My son, prepare everything you need for the journey and set out with your kinsman. May God in heaven protect both of you on your journey there and return you to me safe and sound, and may his angel accompany you and ensure your safety, my son.”

Tobiah’s Leavetaking. Before departing on his journey, Tobiah kissed his father and mother. Tobit said to him, “Have a safe journey.” ¹⁸ However, his mother began to weep, and she said to Tobit, “Why must you send my child away? Is he not the staff on whom we lean as he supports us in whatever we do? ¹⁹ Do not pile money upon money. Rather let it serve as a ransom for our son. Read full chapter