Genesis 50:21

Now therefore do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.’ He said this kindly, comforting them.

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In The King James Version

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

In Context

20You plotted mischief against me, but God intended it for good, in order to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of the lives of many people.

22Joseph remained in Egypt with his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years,

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Cross References

Genesis 34:3but his heart was drawn to Dinah the daughter of Jacob – he loved her and spoke endearingly to her.

Genesis 45:10You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me with your children and children’s children, with your flocks and your herds and all that you have,

Genesis 47:12Joseph also provided food for his father and his brothers and all his father’s household according to the number of their little children.

Matthew 6:14For, if you forgive others their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also;

1 Thessalonians 5:15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone.

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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