Genesis 45:16

The Passion Translation

The news reached Pharaoh’s house: “Joseph’s brothers have come.” Pharaoh and his officials were greatly pleased when they heard it.

Cross References

Genesis 16:6

Abram responded, “She’s your slave girl under your authority, so do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai cruelly mistreated Hagar, who then ran away from her.

Genesis 20:15

Abimelech told him, “Look, my land is now before you; feel free to settle wherever you please.”

Genesis 34:18

The offer pleased Hamor and his son Shechem.

Genesis 41:33

Joseph continued, “Let Pharaoh select a very wise and discerning man and set him over the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:37

Joseph’s proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his advisers.

Genesis 45:15

With tears streaming down his face, Joseph kissed each brother, one by one. After their tearful, emotional embrace, they took time to speak brother-to-brother.

Genesis 45:17

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers: ‘Load your donkeys and return to Canaan.

Acts 6:5

Everyone in the church loved this idea. So they chose seven men. One of them was Stephen, who was known as a man full of faith and overflowing with the Holy Spirit. Along with him they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas from Antioch, who had converted to Judaism.

Acts 7:13

On their second trip to Egypt, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and because of this, Pharaoh learned about Joseph’s family and where he came from.