Genesis 50:19
And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
In Context
18Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants.
Cross References
Genesis 45:5Now do not be troubled or angry with yourselves for sending me away, because God sent me before you to be the saviour of your lives.
2 Kings 5:7But the king of Israel, after reading the letter, was greatly troubled and said, Am I God, to give death and life? why does this man send a leper to me to be made well? is it not clear that he is looking for a cause of war?
Matthew 14:27But straight away Jesus said to them, Take heart; it is I, have no fear.
Romans 12:19Do not give punishment for wrongs done to you, dear brothers, but give way to the wrath of God; for it is said in the holy Writings, Punishment is mine, I will give reward, says the Lord.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 50:16-22
Joseph Comforts His Brethren. ( b. c. 1689.) 15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. 16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God… Read the whole commentary →