Genesis 47:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Joseph also provided food for their families.

Cross References

Genesis 45:10

You will live near me in the region of Goshen with your children and grandchildren, as well as with your sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else you own.

Genesis 45:11

I will take care of you there during the next five years of famine. But if you don't come, you and your family and your animals will starve to death.”

Genesis 45:7

But God sent me on ahead of you to keep your families alive and to save you in this wonderful way.

Genesis 47:1

Joseph took five of his brothers to the king and told him, “My father and my brothers have come from Canaan. They have brought their sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else they own to the region of Goshen.” Then he introduced his brothers to the king,

Genesis 47:21

and made everyone the king's slaves,

Genesis 47:24

but one-fifth of your crops must go to the king. You can keep the rest as seed or as food for your families.”

Genesis 50:21

Don't be afraid! I will take care of you and your children.” After Joseph said this, his brothers felt much better.

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Isaiah 22:24

His children and relatives will be supported by him, like pans hanging from a peg on the wall.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But as apostles, we could have demanded help from you. After all, Christ is the one who sent us. We chose to be like children or like a mother nursing her baby.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, “Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

1 Timothy 5:4

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should learn to serve God by taking care of her, as she once took care of them. This is what God wants them to do.

1 Timothy 5:8

People who don't take care of their relatives, and especially their own families, have given up their faith. They are worse than someone who doesn't have faith in the Lord.

Ruth 4:15

He will make you happy and take care of you in your old age, because he is the son of your daughter-in-law. And she loves you more than seven sons of your own would love you.