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
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
New King James Version
19 Joseph said to them, (A)“Do not be afraid, (B)for am I in the place of God? 20 (C)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but (D)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; (E)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke [a]kindly to them.
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- Genesis 50:21 Lit. to their hearts
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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