Genesis 45:8

Good News Translation (US Version)

So it was not really you who sent me here, but God. He has made me the king's highest official. I am in charge of his whole country; I am the ruler of all Egypt.

Cross References

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that endures. And so the Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name.

Romans 9:16

So then, everything depends, not on what we humans want or do, but only on God's mercy.

John 19:11

Jesus answered, “You have authority over me only because it was given to you by God. So the man who handed me over to you is guilty of a worse sin.”

Job 29:16

I was like a father to the poor and took the side of strangers in trouble.

Judges 17:10

Micah said, “Stay with me. Be my adviser and priest, and I will give you ten pieces of silver a year, some clothes, and your food.”

Genesis 45:5

Now do not be upset or blame yourselves because you sold me here. It was really God who sent me ahead of you to save people's lives.

Philemon 1:15

It may be that Onesimus was away from you for a short time so that you might have him back for all time.

Isaiah 22:21

I will put your official robe and belt on him and give him all the authority you have had. He will be like a father to the people of Jerusalem and Judah.

Genesis 45:26

“Joseph is still alive!” they told him. “He is the ruler of all Egypt!” Jacob was stunned and could not believe them.