Tobit 4:5 kjva — My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandme…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness."

— Tobit 4:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Tobit 4 — Context

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And said with himself, I have wished for death; wherefore do I not call for my son Tobias that I may signify to him of the money before I die?

3

And when he had called him, he said, My son, when I am dead, bury me; and despise not thy mother, but honour her all the days of thy life, and do that which shall please her, and grieve her not.

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Remember, my son, that she saw many dangers for thee, when thou wast in her womb: and when she is dead, bury her by me in one grave.

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My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness.

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For if thou deal truly, thy doings shall prosperously succeed to thee, and to all them that live justly.

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Give alms of thy substance; and when thou givest alms, let not thine eye be envious, neither turn thy face from any poor, and the face of God shall not be turned away from thee.

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If thou hast abundance give alms accordingly: if thou have but a little, be not afraid to give according to that little:

Tobit 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Tobit 4:5 say?
Tobit 4:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness.”
Where is Tobit 4:5 in the Bible?
Tobit 4:5 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Tobit, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Tobit 4:5 in?
Tobit 4:5 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 4:5?
Tobit 4:5 reads (KJVA): “My son, be mindful of the Lord our God all thy days, and let not thy will be set to sin, or to transgress his commandments: do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness.” 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.
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