Genesis 50:20

As for you, you meant to harm me, but God meant it for good, to preserve the lives of many people, as you see today.

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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

19But Joseph answered them, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

21So now do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts.

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Cross References

Genesis 37:4His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers. They hated him and would not speak kindly to him.

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.

Psalms 76:10Surely your angry judgment against humanity will bring you praise; 1 you gird yourself with what is left of your anger. 1

Psalms 119:71It is good for me that I have suffered 1 so that I would learn your statutes. 1

Acts 2:23This man was handed over by God's predetermined plan and foreknowledge; and you, by the hand of lawless men, put him to death by nailing him to a cross.

Acts 3:26After God raised up his servant, he sent him to you first, in order to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.”

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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