“Because of Tobias's delay due to the wedding, his parents were saddened that he did not return to them on the appointed day. And now, as Christ tarries among the Gentiles through faith in the Church gathered from the Gentiles, whoever among the Jews individually converts to faith in Him are greatly grieved; because th…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Tobit
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4Then his wife said unto him, My son is dead, seeing he stayeth long; and she began to wail him, and said,
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2Then Tobit said, Are they detained? or is Gabael dead, and there is no man to give him the money?
3Therefore he was very sorry.
— Tobit 10:4 —
5Now I care for nothing, my son, since I have let thee go, the light of mine eyes.
6To whom Tobit said, Hold thy peace, take no care, for he is safe.