Genesis 45:8

Modern English Version

“So now it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of his entire household and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

Cross References

Genesis 45:26

They told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still because he could not believe them.

Genesis 45:5

Now do not be upset or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the poor, and I searched out the case that I did not know.

Isaiah 22:21

And I will clothe him with your robe and tie him securely with your sash. And I will entrust him with your authority, and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

John 15:16

You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that the Father may give you whatever you ask Him in My name.

John 19:11

Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all over Me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin.”

Romans 9:16

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.

Philemon 1:15

Perhaps this was why he departed for a while, that you might receive him forever,

Judges 17:10

Micah said to him, “Live with me, and be a father and a priest for me. I will give you ten silver coins a year, a set of clothes, and food.” So the Levite went in.