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Tobit and Tobias were terrified and fell to the ground, trembling with fear.
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But Raphael said to them, "Don't be afraid; everything is all right. Always remember to praise God.
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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.
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When you thought you saw me eating, I did not really eat anything; it only seemed so.
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While you are on this earth, you must praise the Lord God and give him thanks. Now I must go back to him who sent me. Write down everything that has happened to you."
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.