Add parallel Print Page Options

20 As far as you’re concerned, you were planning evil against me, but God intended it for good, planning to bring about the present result so that many people would be preserved alive. 21 So don’t be afraid! I’ll take care of you and your little ones.” So Joseph[a] kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of[b] their hearts.

Joseph’s Death and Burial

22 Joseph continued to live in Egypt, along with his father’s household, until he was 110 years old.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Genesis 50:21 Lit. he
  2. Genesis 50:21 The Heb. lacks the needs of

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

Read full chapter