10. but those who commit sin and injustice are their own worst enemies.
11. "I will tell you the whole truth, and I will keep nothing secret from you. I have already said to you, ‘It’s good to hide a king’s secret from view, and good to reveal God’s works in an honorable way.’
12. So when you and Sarah prayed, it was I who brought the record of your prayer into God’s glorious presence, and likewise when you used to bury the dead,
13. and when you didn’t hesitate to get up and leave your dinner to go and bury the corpse.
14. I was sent to test you then, and at the same time God sent me to heal you and Sarah, your son’s bride.
15. I am Raphael, one of the seven angels who stand ready and who enter the Lord’s glorious presence."
16. The two were shocked. They fell on their faces in fear.
17. But Raphael said to them, "Don’t be afraid; be at peace! Praise God for all time!
18. While I was with you, it wasn’t because I was showing you any favor but because of God’s will. Praise him all your days and sing to him!
19. You were observing me, but I wasn’t eating or drinking anything. Instead, you were seeing a vision.
20. Now praise the Lord here on earth and acknowledge God. Notice that I’m ascending to the one who sent me. So record everything that has happened to you." Then Raphael ascended.