Genesis 45:5

New American Bible - revised edition

But now do not be distressed, and do not be angry with yourselves for having sold me here. It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here ahead of you.

Cross References

Genesis 50:20

Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve this present end, the survival of many people.

Job 1:21

He said, “Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!”

Luke 23:34

[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”] They divided his garments by casting lots.

Genesis 47:25

“You have saved our lives!” they answered. “We have found favor with my lord; now we will be Pharaoh’s slaves.”

2 Corinthians 2:11

so that we might not be taken advantage of by Satan, for we are not unaware of his purposes. Paul’s Anxiety.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that on the contrary you should forgive and encourage him instead, or else the person may be overwhelmed by excessive pain.

2 Samuel 17:14

Then Absalom and all the Israelites said, “The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had commanded that Ahithophel’s good counsel should be thwarted, so that he might bring Absalom to ruin. David Told of the Plan.

2 Samuel 12:12

You have acted in secret, but I will do this in the presence of all Israel, in the presence of the sun itself.” David’s Repentance.

1 Samuel 1:19

Early the next morning they worshiped before the Lord, and then returned to their home in Ramah. When they returned Elkanah had intercourse with his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. Hannah Bears a Son.

Philemon 1:15

Perhaps this is why he was away from you for a while, that you might have him back forever,

Genesis 37:28

Midianite traders passed by, and they pulled Joseph up out of the cistern. They sold Joseph for twenty pieces of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph replied to them: “Do not fear. Can I take the place of God?

Genesis 50:21

So now, do not fear. I will provide for you and for your children.” By thus speaking kindly to them, he reassured them.