Genesis 50:19
But Joseph answered them, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 lay facedown before him. They said, “See, we are your servants.”
Cross References
Genesis 45:5Do not be grieved or angry with yourselves that you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.
2 Kings 5:7When the king of Israel had read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man wants me to cure a man of his leprosy? It seems he is seeking to start an argument with me.”
Matthew 14:27But Jesus spoke to them right away and said, “Be brave! It is I! Do not be afraid.”
Romans 12:19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give way to the wrath of God. For it is written, “'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay,' says the Lord.” 1
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 →