Genesis 50:20-22
New King James Version
20 (A)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but (B)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; (C)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke [a]kindly to them.
Death of Joseph(D)
22 So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he and his father’s household. And Joseph lived one hundred and ten years.
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- Genesis 50:21 Lit. to their hearts
Genesis 50:20-22
English Standard Version
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but (A)God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[a] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; (B)I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
The Death of Joseph
22 So Joseph remained in Egypt, he and his father's house. Joseph lived 110 years.
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- Genesis 50:20 Or a numerous people
Genesis 50:20-22
New American Standard Bible
20 As for you, (A)you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about [a]this present result, to keep many people alive. 21 So therefore, do not be afraid; (B)I will provide for you and your little ones.” So he comforted them and spoke [b]kindly to them.
Death of Joseph
22 Now Joseph stayed in Egypt, he and his father’s household, and Joseph lived 110 years.
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- Genesis 50:20 Lit as this day
- Genesis 50:21 Lit to their heart
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