Genesis 50:19
But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid; for am I in the place of God?
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
In Context
18his brothers also went and fell down before him and said, “See, we are your slaves.”
Cross References
Genesis 45:5Do not be troubled nor angry with yourselves that you sold me here, because God sent me before you to preserve life.
Matthew 14:27But Jesus at once spoke to them. “Courage!” he said, “It is I; do not be afraid!”
Romans 12:19Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the wrath of God; for scripture declares – ‘“It is for me to avenge, I will requite,” 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 →