Genesis 50:17

God's Word

‘This is what you should say to Joseph, “I’m begging you to forgive the crime and the sin your brothers committed against you. What they did to you was very evil.” ’ So now, please forgive our crime, because we are servants of your father’s God.” Joseph cried when he got their message.

Cross References

Genesis 31:42

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would have sent me away empty-handed by now. God has seen my misery and hard work, and last night he made it right.”

Genesis 45:8

It wasn’t you who sent me here, but God. He has made me ⌞like⌟ a father to Pharaoh, lord over his entire household, and ruler of Egypt.

Genesis 49:25

because of the God of your father who helps you, because of the Almighty who gives you blessings from the heavens above, blessings from the deep springs below the ground, blessings from breasts and womb.

Genesis 50:16

They sent a messenger to Joseph to say, “Before your father died, he commanded us,

Genesis 50:18

Then his brothers also came and immediately bowed down in front of him. “We are your slaves!” they said.

Genesis 50:20

Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now.

Psalm 21:11

Although they scheme and plan evil against you, they will not succeed.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.

Matthew 10:42

I can guarantee this truth: Whoever gives any of my humble followers a cup of cold water because that person is my disciple will certainly never lose his reward.”

Matthew 18:35

That is what my Father in heaven will do to you if each of you does not sincerely forgive other believers.”

Matthew 25:40

“The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant ⌞they seemed⌟, you did for me.’

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us as we forgive others.

Mark 10:41

When the other ten apostles heard about it, they were irritated with James and John.

Galatians 6:10

Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.

Galatians 6:16

Peace and mercy will come to rest on all those who conform to this principle. They are the Israel of God.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ.

James 5:16

So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.