Genesis 50:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ Now therefore, do not be afraid. I will provide for and support you and your little ones. And he comforted them [imparting cheer, hope, strength] and spoke to their hearts [kindly].

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Common English Bible

²¹ Now, don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your children.” So he put them at ease and spoke reassuringly to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ Do not be afraid. I will pasture you and your little ones." And he consoled them, and he spoke mildly and leniently.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

Genesis 50:21 Cross References

Genesis 34:3

And his soul was drawn to Dinah daughter of Jacob; he loved the young woman and spoke tenderly to her.

Genesis 45:5

And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

Genesis 47:12

And Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household with food, according to the number of their dependents.

Genesis 50:22

So Joseph remained in Egypt, he and his father’s household, and Joseph lived one hundred ten years.

2 Chronicles 30:22

Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites who showed good skill in the service of the Lord. So the people ate the food of the festival for seven days, sacrificing offerings of well-being and giving thanks to the Lord the God of their ancestors.

Isaiah 40:2

Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 6:14

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse, but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing.

Judges 19:3

Then her husband set out after her, to speak tenderly to her and bring her back. He had with him his servant and a couple of donkeys. When he reached her father’s house, the young woman’s father saw him and came with joy to meet him.