Tobit 12:20 kjva — Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.”

— Tobit 12:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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“It is time therefore that I return to him that sent me: but bless ye God, and publish all his wonderful works.”
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Tobit 12 — Context

But he said unto them, Fear not, for it shall go well with you; praise God therefore.

For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of our God I came; wherefore praise him for ever.

All these days I did appear unto you; but I did neither eat nor drink, but ye did see a vision.

Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.

And when they arose, they saw him no more.

Then they confessed the great and wonderful works of God, and how the angel of the Lord had appeared unto them.

Tobit 12:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Tobit 12:20 say?

Tobit 12:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.”

Where is Tobit 12:20 in the Bible?

Tobit 12:20 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Tobit, chapter 12, verse 20.

Who wrote Tobit?

Tobit is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. A devotional novella set in the Assyrian exile. Aramaic and Hebrew fragments at Qumran show it circulated in Semitic and Greek forms. It was written c. 225–175 BC.

What is the book of Tobit about?

Tobit is a richly told story of providence and reward. The righteous Tobit, blinded in Nineveh, sends his son Tobias to recover a deposit in Media. Accompanied unknowingly by the archangel Raphael, Tobias defeats the demon Asmodeus, marries Sarah, restores his father's sight, and returns home. The book celebrates almsgiving, prayer, faithful marriage, and proper burial of the dead — virtues the diaspora was urged to keep.

What are the major themes of Tobit?

Tobit explores themes including Providence, Almsgiving, Prayer, Angels, Faithfulness. These themes shape the meaning and context of Tobit 12:20.

What translation should I read Tobit 12:20 in?

Tobit 12:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Tobit 12:20?

Tobit 12:20 reads (KJVA): “Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Tobit 12:20 kjva — Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me; but write all things which are done in a book.

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