Genesis 50:18

New International Reader's Version

Then his brothers came and threw themselves down in front of him. “We are your slaves,” they said.

Cross References

Genesis 27:29

May nations serve you. May they bow down to you. Rule over your brothers. May the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed. And may those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 41:43

He also had him ride in a chariot. Joseph was now next in command after Pharaoh. People went in front of Joseph and shouted, “Get down on your knees!” By doing all these things, Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of the whole land of Egypt.

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was the governor of the land. He was the one who sold grain to all its people. When Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 44:14

Joseph was still in the house when Judah and his brothers came in. They threw themselves down on the ground in front of him.

Genesis 45:3

Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers weren’t able to answer him. They were too afraid of him.

Genesis 50:17

He said, ‘Here’s what you must say to Joseph. Tell him, “I’m asking you to forgive your brothers. Forgive the terrible things they did to you. Forgive them for treating you so badly.” ’ Now then, please forgive our sins. We serve the God of your father.” When their message came to Joseph, he wept.

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Do you think I’m God?