Joseph’s Kindness
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said to one another, "If Joseph is holding a grudge against us, he will certainly repay us for all the suffering we caused him." 50:15 Gn 37:28; 42:21–22
17 ‘Say this to Joseph: Please forgive your brothers’ transgression and their sin — the suffering they caused you.’ Therefore, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father." Joseph wept 50:17 Gn 43:30; 46:29; 50:1 when their message came to him.
19 But Joseph said to them, "Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 50:19 Gn 3:520 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result — the survival of many people. 50:20 Gn 45:7; Rm 8:2821 Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your children." 50:21 Gn 45:11; 47:12 And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. 50:21 Lit spoke to their hearts