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and I'll give you additional pay." The young man replied, "I'll go with him. Don't be afraid; we'll depart safely and we'll return safely to you, because the road is secure."
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Tobit said to him, "May you come in health and safety, brother! Don't be offended, brother, that I wanted to know the truth about your family. But you happen to be a relative, and you are from a good and honorable heritage. I knew Hananiah and Nathan, the two sons of the great Shemeliah. They used to go with me to Jerusalem. They used to worship with me there and weren't led astray. Your relatives are good men; you are of good stock, and may you feel welcome for coming here!"
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Then he added,"I will pay you a drachme a day as well as provide for your expenses just as for those of my son. So do go with my son,
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and I'll give you additional pay." The young man replied, "I'll go with him. Don't be afraid; we'll depart safely and we'll return safely to you, because the road is secure."
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Tobit answered, "Bless you, brother!" Then Tobit called his son and said to him, "My child, prepare provisions for the trip and head off with your brother. May God who is in heaven protect you on your way and restore you safely to me. May his angel travel with you and protect you, my child." He went to begin his journey, and he kissed his father and mother. Tobit said to him, "Travel safely!"
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His mother began to weep and said to Tobit, “Why have you sent my child away? Isn't he the staff on which we lean as he comes and goes in our presence?