Exodus 3:19-21

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁹ I know, however, that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand.^{[a] 20} So I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will perform in it; after that he will let you go. ²¹ I will bring this people into such favor with the Egyptians that, when you go, you will not go empty-handed;