Genesis 47:16

The Passion Translation

Joseph answered, “If your money is gone, then give me your livestock. I will give you food in exchange for your livestock.”

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Walk in the wisdom of God as you live before the unbelievers, and make it your duty to make him known.

Philippians 4:8

Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.

1 Corinthians 10:32

And make sure you’re not offending Jews or Greeks or any part of God’s assembly over your personal preferences.

Proverbs 12:17

Truthfulness marks the righteous, but the habitual liar can never be trusted.

Genesis 47:15

When the money ran out in Egypt and Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and pleaded with him, “All our money is gone; give us food! Why would you let us die in front of your eyes?”

Genesis 47:17

So in that year, they brought their livestock to Joseph—their horses, sheep, cattle, and donkeys—and he supplied them with food in exchange for their livestock.