Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
And now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because God sent me ahead of you to preserve life.
New American Standard Bible
Now do not be grieved or angry
King James Version
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
International Standard Version
"I'm your brother Joseph, whom you sold into slavery in Egypt!" he told them. "But don't be distressed or angry at yourselves because you sold me here, because God sent me ahead of you all in order to deliver us.
A Conservative Version
And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
American Standard Version
And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Amplified
Now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to save life and preserve our family.
Bible in Basic English
Now do not be troubled or angry with yourselves for sending me away, because God sent me before you to be the saviour of your lives.
Darby Translation
And now, be not grieved, and be not angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Julia Smith Translation
And now, ye shall not be grieved, and it shall not burn in your eyes, because ye sold me here: for God sent me before you for the preservation of life.
King James 2000
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So now, do not be distressed and do not be angry {with yourselves} that you sold me here, for God sent me as deliverance before you.
Modern King James verseion
And now do not be grieved, nor angry with yourselves that you sold me here. For God sent me before you to preserve life.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And now be not grieved therewith, neither let it seem a cruel thing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither. For God did send me before you to save life.
NET Bible
Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!
New Heart English Bible
Now do not be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
The Emphasized Bible
But, now, do not grieve, neither let it be vexing in your eyes, that ye sold me hither, - for, to save life, did God send me before you.
Webster
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
World English Bible
Now don't be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Youngs Literal Translation
and now, be not grieved, nor let it be displeasing in your eyes that ye sold me hither, for to preserve life hath God sent me before you.
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Aim in life » Mission, life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph makes himself known to his brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Joseph » Son of jacob » His faith
Mission » Life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Overruling wicked designs for good
Topics
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References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 45:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Reveals His Identity
4
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please, come near me,” and they came near. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt.
Cross References
Genesis 50:20
You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people.
Genesis 45:7-8
God sent me ahead of you to establish you as a remnant within the land and to keep you alive by a great deliverance.
Job 1:21
saying:
and naked I will leave this life.
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.
Praise the name of Yahweh.
Psalm 105:16-17
and destroyed the entire food supply.
Genesis 47:25
And they said, “You have saved our lives. We have found favor in our lord’s eyes and will be Pharaoh’s slaves.”
1 Samuel 1:19
The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to bow in worship before the Lord. Afterward, they returned home to Ramah.
2 Samuel 12:12
You acted in secret, but I will do this before all Israel and in broad daylight.’”
2 Samuel 16:10-12
The king replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything?
2 Samuel 17:14
Since the Lord had decreed
Isaiah 40:1-2
says your God.
Luke 23:34
[Then Jesus said,
Acts 2:23-24
Though He was delivered up according to God’s determined plan and foreknowledge, you used
Acts 4:24-28
When they heard this, they all raised their voices to God and said, “Master, You are the One who made the heaven, the earth, and the sea, and everything in them.
Acts 7:9-15
“The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt, but God was with him
2 Corinthians 2:7
As a result, you should instead forgive
2 Corinthians 2:11
I have done this so that we may not be taken advantage