Genesis 50:19

The Message

Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid. Do I act for God? Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people. Easy now, you have nothing to fear; I’ll take care of you and your children.” He reassured them, speaking with them heart-to-heart.

Cross References

Genesis 30:2

Jacob got angry with Rachel and said, “Am I God? Am I the one who refused you babies?”

Genesis 50:18

Then the brothers went in person to him, threw themselves on the ground before him and said, “We’ll be your slaves.”

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he was terribly upset, ripping his robe to pieces. He said, “Am I a god with the power to bring death or life that I get orders to heal this man from his disease? What’s going on here? That king’s trying to pick a fight, that’s what!”

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.”