16 Plus, I will give you a bonus.The young man answered, “Don't worry, I'll go! And when we return, we will be just as healthy as we are now, because the roads aren't dangerous.”
17 I replied, “I pray for God to bless you, my brother!”Then I turned to my son and said, “Get whatever supplies you will need, then start on the journey with your friend. I pray that God in heaven will watch over you until you return, and that his angel will travel with the two of you and keep you safe.”Before Tobias left, he kissed his mother and me goodbye, and I said, “Have a safe trip.”
18 But his mother started crying and said to me, “Tobit, why are you sending my son away like this? He is the only person we can depend on, and he is always here to help us.
19 I don't care about the money! Forget it, then our son won't have to risk his life.
20 The Lord has blessed us with life, and that should be enough for us.”
21-22 I replied, “Don't be afraid, dear. You'll see—our son Tobias will come home just as healthy as he is now. Stop worrying! A good angel will go along, and Tobias will come home safely and bring the money with him.”