Josephhurried[out] for he was deeplystirredoverhis brother,and he sought[a place] to weep;and he enteredhis chamberand weptthere.
He turnedawayfrom them and wept.But when he returnedto them and spoketo them, he tookSimeonfrom them and boundhim before their eyes.
He weptso loudlythat the Egyptiansheard[it], and the householdof Pharaohheard[of it].
Josephpreparedhis chariotand wentup to Goshento meethis fatherIsrael;as soon as he appearedbeforehim, he fellon his neckand wepton his necka longtime.
Then the womanwhosechild[was] the livingonespoketo the king,for she was deeplystirredoverher sonand said,"Oh,my lord,giveher the livingchild,and by nomeanskillhim." But the othersaid,"He shall be neithermine noryours; divide[him]!"
"Is EphraimMy dearson?Is he a delightfulchild?Indeed,as oftenas I have spokenagainst him, I certainly[still] rememberhim; ThereforeMy heartyearnsfor him; I will surelyhavemercyon him," declaresthe LORD.
Howcan I giveyou up, O Ephraim?How can I surrenderyou, O Israel?Howcan I makeyou like Admah?How can I treatyou like Zeboiim?My heartis turnedoverwithinMe, AllMy compassionsare kindled.
servingthe Lordwith allhumilityand with tearsand with trialswhich cameupon me throughthe plotsof the Jews;
"Thereforebe on the alert,rememberingthat nightand dayfor a period of three yearsI did not ceaseto admonisheachonewith tears.
And they [began] to weepaloudand embracedPaul,and repeatedly kissedhim,
For Godis my witness,howI longfor you allwith the affectionof ChristJesus.
Thereforeifthere is anyencouragementin Christ,ifthere is anyconsolationof love,ifthere is anyfellowshipof the Spirit,ifanyaffectionand compassion,
So,as those who have been chosenof God,holyand beloved,puton a heartof compassion,kindness,humility,gentlenessand patience;
longingto seeyou, even as I recallyour tears,sothat I may be filledwith joy.
But whoeverhasthe world'sgoods,and seeshis brotherin needand closeshis heartagainsthim, howdoes the loveof Godabidein him?
