Tobit 4:9 (WEB)
for you lay up a good treasure for yourself against the day of necessity;
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 · 4
Gregory the Great
“Tobias admonishes his son, saying, If thou hast much, give abundantly; but if thou hast little, of that little impart willingly (Tob. iv. 9).” — the author cites it
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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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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VII.17.
Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VII.17.
Cited together in Epistles, Books I–VIII VII.17.