Genesis 45:8

Easy To Read Version

It wasn’t your fault that I was sent here. It was God’s plan. God made me like a father to Pharaoh. I am the governor over all his house and over all of Egypt.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:26

The brothers told him, “Father, Joseph is still alive! And he is the governor over the whole country of Egypt.”

Genesis 45:5

Now, don’t be worried. Don’t be angry with yourselves for what you did. It was God’s plan for me to come here. I am here to save your life.

Job 29:16

I was like a father for poor people.\par I helped people I didn’t even know\par win their arguments in court.\par

Isaiah 22:21

I will take your robe and put it on that servant. I will give him your scepter. {\cf2\super [218]} I will give him the important job you have. That servant will be like a father to the people of Jerusalem and Judah’s family.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and make fruit. I want this fruit to continue \{in your life\}. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

John 19:11

Jesus answered, “The only power you have over me is the power given to you by God. So the man who gave me to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

Romans 9:16

So God will choose the person he decides to show mercy to. And his choice does not depend on what people want or try to do.

Judges 17:10

Then Micah said to him, “Live with me. Be my father and my priest. I will give you 4 ounces [131] of silver each year. I will also give you clothes and food.”