Tobit 4:11

• §2447Article 7 · The Seventh CommandmentRead at vatican.va

  “Among all these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God:” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Tob 4:5-11; Sir 17:22; Mt 6:2-4.

Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 58

  “Did Tobias by any means have fleshly eyes?” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 3–19.

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Cyprian of Carthage

• Cyprian of Carthage, On Works and Alms

  “Alms is a good gift to all that give it, in the sight of the most high God.”” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 5–11.

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• Cyprian of Carthage, Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews III.2Book III

  “Alms is a good office for all who do it in the sight of the most high God.”” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 5–11.

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