Genesis 50:18-21
New International Version
18 His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him.(A) “We are your slaves,”(B) they said.
19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?(C) 20 You intended to harm me,(D) but God intended(E) it for good(F) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(G) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(H)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(I) to them.
Genesis 50:18-21
King James Version
18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
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Genesis 50:18-21
New King James Version
18 Then his brothers also went and (A)fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 Joseph said to them, (B)“Do not be afraid, (C)for am I in the place of God? 20 (D)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but (E)God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; (F)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke [a]kindly to them.
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- Genesis 50:21 Lit. to their hearts
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