Genesis 50:15-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “(A)What if Joseph bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong which we did to him!” 16 So they [a]sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father charged before he died, saying, 17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph, “Please forgive, I beg you, the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 Then his brothers also came and (B)fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20 As for you, (C)you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about [b]this present result, to preserve many people alive. 21 So therefore, do not be afraid; (D)I will provide for you and your little ones.” So he comforted them and spoke [c]kindly to them.
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- Genesis 50:16 Lit commanded
- Genesis 50:20 Lit as it is this day
- Genesis 50:21 Lit to their heart
Genesis 50:15-21
Legacy Standard Bible
15 Then Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, and they said, “(A)What if Joseph bears a grudge against us and returns back to us all the evil which we dealt against him!” 16 So they [a]sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father commanded before he died, saying, 17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph, “Please forgive, I beg you, the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they dealt evil against you.”’ So now, please forgive the transgression of the slaves of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 Then his brothers also came and (B)fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your slaves.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20 As for you, (C)you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to do [b]what has happened on this day, to keep many people alive. 21 So now, do not be afraid; (D)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke to their heart.
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- Genesis 50:16 Lit commanded
- Genesis 50:20 Lit as it is this day
Genesis 50:15-21
New American Standard Bible
15 When Joseph’s brothers had seen that their father was dead, they said, “(A)What if Joseph holds a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong which we did to him!” 16 So they sent instructions to Joseph, saying, “Your father commanded us before he died, saying, 17 ‘This is what you shall say to Joseph: “Please forgive, I beg you, the offense of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.”’ And now, please forgive the offense of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 Then his brothers also came and (B)fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20 As for you, (C)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; (D)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
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