Genesis 45:8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Cross References

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you.   I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask   the Father in my name,   he will give you.

Romans 9:16

So then, it does not depend on human will or effort,  but on God who shows mercy.

John 19:11

‘You would have no authority over me at all,’ Jesus answered him, ‘if it hadn’t been given to you from above. This is why the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.’

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I examined the case of the stranger.

Judges 17:10

Micah replied,  ‘Stay with me and be my father  and priest, and I will give you 115 grams of silver a year, along with your clothing and provisions.’ So the Levite went in

Genesis 45:5

And now don’t be grieved or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.

Philemon 1:15

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a brief time, so that you might get him back permanently,

Isaiah 22:21

I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash round him. I will hand your authority over to him, and he will be like a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

Genesis 45:26

They said, ‘Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt! ’ Jacob was stunned,  for he did not believe them.