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Genesis 50:20-22
Living Bible
Genesis 50:20-22
Living Bible
20 As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil, for he brought me to this high position I have today so that I could save the lives of many people. 21 No, don’t be afraid. Indeed, I myself will take care of you and your families.” And he spoke very kindly to them, reassuring them.
22 So Joseph and his brothers and their families continued to live in Egypt. Joseph was 110 years old when he died.
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Genesis 50:20-22
New International Version
Genesis 50:20-22
New International Version
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)
Genesis 50:20-22
King James Version
Genesis 50:20-22
King James Version
20 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.
21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
22 And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father's house: and Joseph lived an hundred and ten years.
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Genesis 50:20-22
New King James Version
Genesis 50:20-22
New King James Version
20 (A)But as for you, you meant evil against me; but (B)God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; (C)I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke [a]kindly to them.
Death of Joseph(D)
22 So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he and his father’s household. And Joseph lived one hundred and ten years.
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- Genesis 50:21 Lit. to their hearts
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