Genesis 50:20

As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.

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In The King James Version

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

In Context

19And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?

21So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

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Cross References

Genesis 37:4And because his brothers saw that Joseph was dearer to his father than all the others, they were full of hate for him, and would not say a kind word to him.

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.

Psalms 76:10\76:9\When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)

Psalms 119:71It is good for me to have been through trouble; so that I might come to the knowledge of your rules.

Acts 2:23Him, when he was given up, by the decision and knowledge of God, you put to death on the cross, by the hands of evil men:

Acts 3:26To you, first, God sent his servant, blessing you by turning every one of you from his sins.

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 →

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