Genesis 50:17-19
King James Version
17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
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?
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Genesis 50:17-19
New King James Version
17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; (A)for they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of (B)the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
18 Then his brothers also went and (C)fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 Joseph said to them, (D)“Do not be afraid, (E)for am I in the place of God?
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Genesis 50:17-19
English Standard Version
17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of (A)the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and (B)fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for (C)am I in the place of God?
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