Genesis 45:8

New Century Version

So it was not you who sent me here, but God. God has made me the highest officer of the king of Egypt. I am in charge of his palace, and I am the master of all the land of Egypt.

Cross References

Genesis 45:26

They told him, “Joseph is still alive and is the ruler over all the land of Egypt.” Their father was shocked and did not believe them.

Genesis 45:5

Now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me here ahead of you to save people’s lives.

Job 29:16

I was like a father to needy people, and I took the side of strangers who were in trouble.

Isaiah 22:21

I will take your robe and put it on him and give him your belt. I will hand over to him the important job you have, and he will be like a father to the people of Jerusalem and the family of Judah.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

John 19:11

Jesus answered, “The only power you have over me is the power given to you by God. The man who turned me in to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

Romans 9:16

So God will choose the one to whom he decides to show mercy; his choice does not depend on what people want or try to do.

Philemon 1:15

Maybe Onesimus was separated from you for a short time so you could have him back forever—

Judges 17:10

Micah said to him, “Live with me and be my father and my priest. I will give you four ounces of silver each year and clothes and food.” So the Levite went in.