Genesis 50:15-17

New International Reader's Version

Joseph Calms His Brothers’ Fears

¹⁵ Now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers were worried. They said, “Remember all the bad things we did to Joseph? What if he decides to hold those things against us? What if he pays us back for them?” ¹⁶ So they sent a message to Joseph. They said, “Your father gave us directions before he died. ¹⁷ He said, ‘Here’s what you must say to Joseph. Tell him, “I’m asking you to forgive your brothers. Forgive the terrible things they did to you. Forgive them for treating you so badly.” ’ Now then, please forgive our sins. We serve the God of your father.” When their message came to Joseph, he wept.