Genesis 50:17

The English Standar Version

'Say to Joseph, Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.' And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father." Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

Cross References

Genesis 31:42

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God saw my affliction and the labor of my hands and rebuked you last night."

Genesis 45:8

So it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 49:25

by the God of your father who will help you, by the Almighty[8] who will bless you with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that crouches beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb.

Genesis 50:16

So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, "Your father gave this command before he died,

Genesis 50:18

His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, "Behold, we are your servants."

Genesis 50:20

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[2] should be kept alive, as they are today.

Psalm 21:11

Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward."

Matthew 18:35

So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[6] you did it to me.'

Matthew 6:12

and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Mark 10:41

And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:16

And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.[2]