“The angel, about to return to heaven, more openly explains to them who he is, why he came, and that he is returning to God. And the Lord will then reveal more broadly to that advancing people the gifts of His knowledge, opening and showing to all that He is in the Father, and the Father in Him. Therefore, the angel re…”
Bede, 8th c. — Commentary on Tobit
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18For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of our God I came; wherefore praise him for ever.
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16Then they were both troubled, and fell upon their faces: for they feared.
17But he said unto them, Fear not, for it shall go well with you; praise God therefore.
— Tobit 12:18 —
19All these days I did appear unto you; but I did neither eat nor drink, but ye did see a vision.
20Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.