Genesis 50:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So they sent this message to Joseph: Before our father died,

Cross References

Genesis 50:15

After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers said to each other, “What if Joseph still hates us and wants to get even with us for all the cruel things we did to him?”

Genesis 50:17

he told us, “You did some cruel and terrible things to Joseph, but you must ask him to forgive you.” Now we ask you to forgive the terrible things we did. After all, we serve the same God that your father worshipped. When Joseph heard this, he started crying.

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.