Genesis 50:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

His brothers went to him and bowed down in front of him. They said, “We will be your servants.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:3

He said to his brothers, “I am your brother Joseph. Is my father doing well?” But the brothers did not answer him because they were confused and afraid.

Genesis 44:14

When Judah and his brothers went back to Joseph’s house, Joseph was still there. The brothers fell to the ground and bowed down before him.

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was the governor of Egypt at the time. He was the one who checked the sale of grain to people who came to Egypt to buy it. Joseph’s brothers came to him and bowed before him.

Genesis 27:29

May the nations serve you and many people bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers. Your mother’s sons will bow down to you and obey you. Whoever curses you will be cursed. Whoever blesses you will be blessed.”

Genesis 41:43

Then he told Joseph to ride in his second chariot. Pharaoh’s officials said, “Let him be the governor over the whole land of Egypt!”

Genesis 50:17

He said, ‘Tell Joseph that I beg him to please forgive his brothers for the bad things they did to him.’ So now Joseph, we beg you, please forgive us for the bad things we did to you. We are the servants of God, the God of your father.” That message made Joseph very sad, and he cried.

Genesis 50:19

Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am not God! I have no right to punish you.