Genesis 50:17

Modern English Version

‘Say to Joseph, “I beg you, forgive the transgressions of your brothers and their sin, for they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please forgive the transgressions of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

Cross References

Genesis 31:42

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely you would have sent me away empty now. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands and rebuked you last night.”

Genesis 45:8

“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.

Genesis 49:25

because of the God of your father who will help you, and by the Almighty who will bless you with blessings from heaven above, blessings from the deep that lies beneath, the blessings of the breasts and the womb.

Genesis 50:16

So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died:

Genesis 50:18

His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.”

Genesis 50:20

But as for you, you intended to harm me, but God intended it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many lives.

Psalm 21:11

For they intended evil against You; they devised a plot which they are not able to perform.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, truly I tell you, he shall in no way lose his reward.”

Matthew 18:35

“So also My heavenly Father will do to each of you, if from your heart you do not forgive your brother for his trespasses.”

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Mark 10:41

When the ten heard it, they began to be very displeased with James and John.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:16

Peace and mercy be on all who walk according to this rule and upon the Israel of God.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

James 5:16

Confess your faults to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.