Parallel Verses
Amplified
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
New American Standard Bible
So therefore, do not be afraid;
King James Version
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
Holman Bible
Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your little ones.”
International Standard Version
So don't be afraid! I'll take care of you and your little ones." So Joseph kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of their hearts.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore fear ye not. I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
American Standard Version
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
Bible in Basic English
So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.
Darby Translation
And now, fear not: I will maintain you and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke consolingly to them.
Julia Smith Translation
And now ye shall not fear: I will give you to eat, and your little ones. And he will comfort them, and will speak to their hearts.
King James 2000
Now therefore fear not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly unto them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So then, do not be afraid. I myself will provide for you and your little ones. And he consoled them and {spoke kindly} to them.
Modern King James verseion
And now do not fear. I will nourish you and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke to their hearts.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Fear not therefore, for I will care for you and for your children." And he spake kindly unto them.
NET Bible
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore do not be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore do not fear! I will nourish you and your little ones. Thus he consoled them, and spake unto their heart.
Webster
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
World English Bible
Now therefore don't be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
Youngs Literal Translation
and now, fear not: I do nourish you and your infants;' and he comforteth them, and speaketh unto their heart.
Themes
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Comfort » Examples of men giving
Conviction » Instances of » Joseph's brother, on account of their cruelty to joseph
Families » Should » Live in mutual forbearance
Family » Of saints » Live in mutual forbearance
Forgiveness » Instances of » Joseph forgives his brothers
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Returned good for evil
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 50:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Reassures His Brothers
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day]. 21 So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts. 22 Now Joseph lived in Egypt, he and his father’s household, and Joseph lived a hundred and ten years.
Cross References
Genesis 47:12
Joseph provided and supplied his father and his brothers and all his father’s household with food, according to [the needs of] their children.
Genesis 34:3
But his soul longed for and clung to Dinah daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke comfortingly to her young heart’s wishes.
Genesis 45:10-11
You shall live in the land of Goshen [the best pasture land of Egypt], and you shall be close to me—you and your children and your grandchildren, your flocks and your herds and all you have.
Isaiah 40:2
“Speak
And call out to her, that her time of compulsory service in warfare is finished,
That her wickedness has been taken away [since her punishment is sufficient],
That she has received from the Lord’s hand
Double [punishment] for all her sins.”
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 6:14
Romans 12:20-21
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
1 Peter 3:9
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].