Tobit 4:8 (WEB)
As your possessions are, give alms of it according to your abundance. If you have little, don’t be afraid to give alms according to that little;
Catechism · 1
“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.
Fathers and councils · 3
Augustine of Hippo
“Did Tobias by any means have fleshly eyes?” — editor's note: Tob. iv. 3–19.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“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.
Read the whole comment“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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