Tobit, 11
11. And took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his fathers' eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
11. And took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his fathers' eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
Tobias 11 tells the story of Tobias and Sara marrying and the cure of Tobias's father's blindness through the use of the fish's gall he had captured. Some topics that can be addressed in this chapter include marriage, divine healing and the importance of maintaining faith in God. Below are five verses related to these themes:
Genesis 2:24: "For this reason, man will leave father and mother and join his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse talks about marriage and the union between man and woman.
James 5:15: "And the prayer with faith shall heal the sick, and the Lord shall raise him; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven." This verse talks about divine healing through prayer and faith in God.
Matthew 19:6: "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has united, no one separates him." This verse talks about the importance of marriage union and the commitment between the couple.
John 14:1: "Your heart is not turned down; you believe in God, you also believe in me." This verse talks about maintaining faith in God, even in the face of difficulties and uncertainties.
James 1:6: "But ask her, with faith, without doubting; for he who doubts is similar to the wave of the sea, which is taken and agitated by the wind." This verse talks about the importance of having faith in God and not doubting His ability to perform miracles and healings.
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