19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?(A) 20 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people.(B) 21 Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your little ones.”(C) And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 50:21 Lit spoke to their hearts

19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?(A) 20 You intended to harm me,(B) but God intended(C) it for good(D) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(E) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(F)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(G) to them.

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