Tobit 12:16-22 (New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha)
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The two of them were shaken; they fell face down, for they were afraid.
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But he said to them, "Do not be afraid; peace be with you. Bless God forevermore.
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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.
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Although you were watching me, I really did not eat or drink anything—but what you saw was a vision.
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So now get up from the ground, a and acknowledge God. See, I am ascending to him who sent me. Write down all these things that have happened to you." And he ascended.
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Then they stood up, and could see him no more.
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They kept blessing God and singing his praises, and they acknowledged God for these marvelous deeds of his, when an angel of God had appeared to them.
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Tobit 12:20 - Other ancient authorities read [now bless the Lord on earth]