Genesis 48:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

When Jacob was told that his son Joseph had come to see him, he gathered his strength and sat up in bed.

Cross References

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.

Proverbs 23:15

My child, if you become wise, I will be very happy.

Psalm 41:3

The Lord will help them when they are sick and will restore them to health.

Nehemiah 2:18

And I told them how God had been with me and helped me, and what the emperor had said to me. They responded, “Let's start rebuilding!” And they got ready to start the work.

1 Samuel 23:16

Jonathan went to him there and encouraged him with assurances of God's protection,

Deuteronomy 3:28

Give Joshua his instructions. Strengthen his determination, because he will lead the people across to occupy the land that you see.’

Genesis 48:1

Some time later Joseph was told that his father was ill. So he took his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, and went to see Jacob.

Genesis 48:3

Jacob said to Joseph, “Almighty God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me.