Genesis 43:31

The Passion Translation

When he finally composed himself, he washed his face, reappeared, and ordered: “Serve the meal.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:1

Joseph could no longer contain his pent-up feelings, so he cried out to his attendants, “Leave the room!” So no one was there when Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers.

Proverbs 10:19

If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong!

Isaiah 42:14

For a long time, I said nothing. I restrained myself and kept silent. Now I will groan, pant, and gasp like a woman in labor.

Jeremiah 31:16

Yahweh says, “Stop weeping and wipe away your tears! For I will reward you for raising your children,” declares Yahweh, “and they will return from the land of their enemies.

1 Peter 3:10

For the Scriptures tell us: Whoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day