Genesis 45:8

Free Bible Version

So it wasn't you who sent me here, but God. He was the one who made me Pharaoh's chief advisor in charge of all his affairs, and ruler of the whole country of Egypt.

Cross References

Genesis 45:26

“Joseph's still alive!” they told him. “It's true, and he's the ruler of the whole country of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned at the news—he just couldn't believe it!

Genesis 45:5

But don't be worried or get angry with yourselves that you sold me to be a slave here, because it was God who sent me ahead of you to save lives.

Job 29:16

I was like a father to the poor, and I defended the rights of strangers.

Isaiah 22:21

I will put your robe and place your sash around him, and I will give your authority to him. He will be a father to the people living in Jerusalem and Judah.

John 15:16

You didn't choose me, I chose you. I have given you the responsibility to go and produce lasting fruit. So the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

John 19:11

“You would have no power over me unless it had been given to you from above,” Jesus answered. “Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of the greater sin.”

Romans 9:16

So it does not depend on what we want, or our own efforts, but the merciful nature of God.

Philemon 1:15

Maybe you lost him for a while so that you could have him back forever!

Judges 17:10

“Come and stay here with me. You can be my ‘father’ and priest, and I'll give you ten shekels of silver a year, plus your clothes and food.” So the Levite went inside