Genesis 50:20

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

It is true that you planned to do something bad to me. But really, God was planning good things. God’s plan was to use me to save the lives of many people. And that is what happened.

Cross References

Romans 8:28

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan.

Psalm 119:71

Suffering was good for me; I learned your laws.

Acts 2:23

Jesus was handed over to you, and you killed him. With the help of evil men, you nailed him to a cross. But God knew all this would happen. It was his plan—a plan he made long ago.

Acts 3:26

God has sent his special servant Jesus. He sent him to you first. He sent him to bless you by causing each of you to turn away from your evil ways.”

Genesis 37:4

When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than he loved them, they hated their brother because of this. They refused to say nice things to him.

Psalm 56:5

My enemies are always twisting my words. They are always making plans against me.

Isaiah 10:7

“But Assyria does not understand that I will use him. He does not think of himself as my tool. He only wants to destroy other people. He only plans to destroy many nations.

Psalm 76:10

Even human anger can bring you honor when you use it to punish your enemies.

Genesis 37:26

So Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we get if we kill our brother and hide his death?

Genesis 37:27

We will profit more if we sell him to these traders. Then we will not be guilty of killing our own brother.” The other brothers agreed.

Genesis 50:19

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