Genesis 47:16

Good News Translation (US Version)

Joseph answered, “Bring your livestock; I will give you food in exchange for it if your money is all gone.”

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Live in such a way as to cause no trouble either to Jews or Gentiles or to the church of God.

Proverbs 12:17

When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice.

Genesis 47:15

When all the money in Egypt and Canaan was spent, the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food! Don't let us die. Do something! Our money is all gone.”

Genesis 47:17

So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, sheep, goats, cattle, and donkeys. That year he supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock.