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.
Judah asked his brothers, “What will we gain by killing our brother and covering up his death?
Let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites. Let’s not hurt him, because he is our brother, our own flesh and blood.” His brothers agreed.
Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them. They hated Joseph and couldn’t speak to him on friendly terms.
Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I can’t take God’s place.
It was good that I had to suffer in order to learn your laws.
All day long my enemies twist my words. Their every thought is an evil plan against me.
Even angry mortals will praise you. You will wear the remainder of ⌞their⌟ anger.
But that’s not what they intend to do. Their minds don’t work that way. Their purpose is to destroy and put an end to many nations.
By using men who don’t acknowledge Moses’ Teachings, you crucified Jesus, who was given over ⌞to death⌟ by a plan that God had determined in advance.
God has brought his servant back to life and has sent him to you first. God did this to bless you by turning every one of you from your evil ways.”
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.