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Genesis 50:19-21
New International Version
Genesis 50:19-21
New International Version
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.
Genesis 50:19-21
English Standard Version
Genesis 50:19-21
English Standard Version
19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for (A)am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but (B)God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[a] should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; (C)I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
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- Genesis 50:20 Or a numerous people
Genesis 50:19-21
New American Standard Bible
Genesis 50:19-21
New American Standard Bible
19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20 As for you, (A)you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about [a]this present result, to keep many people alive. 21 So therefore, do not be afraid; (B)I will provide for you and your little ones.” So he comforted them and spoke [b]kindly to them.
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- Genesis 50:20 Lit as this day
- Genesis 50:21 Lit to their heart
Genesis 50:19-21
The Message
Genesis 50:19-21
The Message
19-21 Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid. Do I act for God? Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people. Easy now, you have nothing to fear; I’ll take care of you and your children.” He reassured them, speaking with them heart-to-heart.
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