Genesis 45:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

After all, you weren't really the ones who sent me here—it was God. He made me the highest official in the king's court and placed me over all Egypt.

Cross References

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

Romans 9:16

Everything then depends on God's mercy and not on what people want or do.

John 19:11

Jesus replied, “If God had not given you the power, you couldn't do anything at all to me. But the one who handed me over to you did something even worse.”

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I defended them in court, even if they were strangers.

Judges 17:10

Micah said, “Why don't you stay here with me? You can be my priest and tell me what God wants me to do. Every year I'll give you ten pieces of silver and one complete set of clothes, and I'll provide all your food.” The young man went for a walk,

Genesis 45:5

Don't worry or blame yourselves for what you did. God is the one who sent me ahead of you to save lives.

Philemon 1:15

Perhaps Onesimus was taken from you for a little while so you could have him back for good,

Genesis 45:26

they told their father that Joseph was still alive and was the ruler of Egypt. But their father was so surprised that he could not believe them.