³⁷ Now the ^[a]proposal seemed good ^[b]to Pharaoh and ^[c]to all his servants.

Joseph Is Made a Ruler of Egypt

³⁸ Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, ^(A)in whom there is a divine spirit?” ³⁹ So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one as ^(B)discerning and wise as you are. ^40 (C)You shall be ^[d]in charge of my house, and all my people shall ^[e]be obedient to you; only regarding the throne will I be greater than you.”

God’s Power Shown in Creatures

^11 [a]In Him we also ^(A)have obtained an inheritance, having been ^(B)predestined ^(C)according to the purpose of Him who works all things ^(D)in accordance with the plan of His will,

²⁰ Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; ^(A)refresh my heart in Christ.

^21 (B)Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.

²² At the same time also prepare me a ^(C)guest room, for ^(D)I hope that through ^(E)your prayers ^(F)I will be given to you.

^23 (G)Epaphras, my ^(H)fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, ²⁴ as do ^(I)Mark, ^(J)Aristarchus, ^(K)Demas, and ^(L)Luke, my ^(M)fellow workers.

^25 (N)The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be ^(O)with your spirit.^[a]