Genesis 47:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

“If you don't have any money,” Joseph answered, “give me your animals, and I'll let you have some grain.”

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Don't cause problems for Jews or Greeks or anyone else who belongs to God's church.

Proverbs 12:17

An honest person tells the truth in court, but a dishonest person tells nothing but lies.

Genesis 47:15

But when everyone had run out of money, the Egyptians came to Joseph and demanded, “Give us more grain! If you don't, we'll soon be dead, because our money's all gone.”

Genesis 47:17

From then on, they brought him their horses and donkeys and their sheep and goats in exchange for grain. Within a year Joseph had collected every animal in Egypt.