Genesis 45:24

So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “See that you do not quarrel on the journey!”

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In The King James Version

So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.

In Context

23To his father he sent the following gifts: ten donkeys loaded with the best products of Egypt and ten donkeys loaded with grain and bread and provisions for his father on the journey.

25So they went up out of Egypt and came into the land of Canaan to Jacob their father.

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Cross References

Genesis 42:21They did as Joseph commanded, but they said to one another, “We are indeed guilty because of the way we treated our brother, for when we saw his distress and when he pleaded with us, we would not listen; therefore this trouble has come upon us.”

John 13:34I give you a new commandment – love one another; love one another as I have loved you.

Philippians 2:2I entreat you to make my happiness complete – live together animated by the same spirit and in mutual love, one in heart, animated by one Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:13Hold them in the very greatest esteem and affection for the sake of their work. Live at peace with one another.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 45:17-25

Pharaoh's Kindness to Joseph. ( b. c. 1707.) 16 And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. 17 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; 18 And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land. 19 Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out… Read the whole commentary →

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