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Genesis 50:20
New International Version
Genesis 50:20
New International Version
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)
Genesis 50:20
English Standard Version
Genesis 50:20
English Standard Version
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but (A)God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[a] should be kept alive, as they are today.
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- Genesis 50:20 Or a numerous people
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