20 When ye thought evil against me, God disposed it to good, that he might bring to pass, as it is this day, and save much people alive.

21 Fear not now therefore, I will nourish you, and your children: and he comforted them, and spake [a]kindly unto them.

22 ¶ So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father’s house: and Joseph lived an [b]hundred and ten years.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 50:21 Hebrew, to their heart.
  2. Genesis 50:22 Who, notwithstanding he bare rule in Egypt about fourscore years, yet was joined with the church of God in faith and religion.

20 You intended to harm me,(A) but God intended(B) it for good(C) to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.(D) 21 So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.(E)” And he reassured them and spoke kindly(F) to them.

The Death of Joseph

22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years(G)

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