Tobit 12:18 kjva — For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of our God I came; wherefore praise him for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Tobit 12:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Tobit 12 — Context

15

I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and which go in and out before the glory of the Holy One.

16

Then they were both troubled, and fell upon their faces: for they feared.

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

And when they arose, they saw him no more.

Tobit 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Tobit 12:18 say?
Tobit 12:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of our God I came; wherefore praise him for ever.”
Where is Tobit 12:18 in the Bible?
Tobit 12:18 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Tobit, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Tobit 12:18 in?
Tobit 12:18 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 12:18?
Tobit 12:18 reads (KJVA): “For not of any favour of mine, but by the will of our God I came; wherefore praise him for ever.” 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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