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Genesis 50:14-22
New King James Version
Genesis 50:14-22
New King James Version
14 And after he had buried his father, Joseph returned to Egypt, he and his brothers and all who went up with him to bury his father.
Joseph Reassures His Brothers
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, (A)they said, “Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may [a]actually repay us for all the evil which we did to him.” 16 So they sent messengers to Joseph, saying, “Before your father died he commanded, saying, 17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; (B)for they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of (C)the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
18 Then his brothers also went and (D)fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 Joseph said to them, (E)“Do not be afraid, (F)for am I in the place of God? 20 (G)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but (H)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; (I)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke [b]kindly to them.
Death of Joseph(J)
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 50:15 fully
- Genesis 50:21 Lit. to their hearts
Genesis 50:14-22
New International Version
Genesis 50:14-22
New International Version
14 After burying his father, Joseph returned to Egypt, together with his brothers and all the others who had gone with him to bury his father.(A)
Joseph Reassures His Brothers
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph holds a grudge(B) against us and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him?”(C) 16 So they sent word to Joseph, saying, “Your father left these instructions(D) before he died: 17 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins(E) and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’(F) Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.(G)” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.(H)
18 His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him.(I) “We are your slaves,”(J) they said.
19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?(K) 20 You intended to harm me,(L) but God intended(M) it for good(N) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(O) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(P)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(Q) to them.
The Death of Joseph
22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years(R)
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