Genesis 44:34

New International Reader's Version

How can I go back to my father if the boy isn’t with me? No! Don’t let me see the pain and suffering that would come to my father.”

Cross References

Genesis 44:33

“Now then, please let me stay here. Let me be your slave in place of the boy. Let the boy return with his brothers.

Genesis 45:1

Joseph couldn’t control himself anymore in front of all his attendants. He cried out, “Have everyone leave me!” So there wasn’t anyone with Joseph when he told his brothers who he was.

2 Chronicles 34:28

You will join the members of your family who have already died. You will be buried in peace. You will not see all the trouble I am going to bring. I am going to bring trouble on this place and the people who live here.’ ” Huldah’s answer was taken back to the king.

Esther 8:6

I couldn’t stand by and see the horrible trouble that would fall on my people! I couldn’t stand to see my family destroyed!”

Job 31:29

“I wasn’t happy when hard times came to my enemies. I didn’t enjoy seeing the trouble they had.

Psalm 116:3

The ropes of death were wrapped around me. The horrors of the grave came over me. I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.

Psalm 119:143

I’ve had my share of trouble and suffering. But your commands give me delight.

Exodus 18:8

Moses told Jethro everything the Lord had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians. The Lord did all of this because of how much he loved Israel. Moses told Jethro about all their hard times along the way. He told him about how the Lord had saved them.