Genesis 50:17

Tell Joseph this: Please forgive the sin of your brothers and the wrong they did when they treated you so badly.' Now please forgive the sin of the servants of the God of your father." When this message was reported to him, Joseph wept.

Genesis 31:42

If the God of my father -- the God of Abraham, the one whom Isaac fears -- had not been with me, you would certainly have sent me away empty-handed! But God saw how I was oppressed and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night."

Genesis 42:21-24

They said to one other, "Surely we're being punished because of our brother, because we saw how distressed he was when he cried to us for mercy, but we refused to listen. That is why this distress has come on us!"

Genesis 45:4-5

Joseph said to his brothers, "Come closer to me," so they came near. Then he said, "I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

Genesis 45:8

So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 49:25

because of the God of your father, who will help you, because of the sovereign God, who will bless you with blessings from the sky above, blessings from the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and womb.

Genesis 50:20

As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.

Job 33:27-28

That person sings to others, saying: 'I have sinned and falsified what is right, but I was not punished according to what I deserved.

Psalm 21:11

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

Proverbs 28:13

The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

Matthew 6:12

and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15

"For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward."

Matthew 18:35

So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart."

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'

Mark 10:41

Now when the other ten heard this, they became angry with James and John.

Luke 17:3-4

Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

Galatians 6:16

And all who will behave in accordance with this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on the Israel of God.

Ephesians 4:32

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Colossians 3:12-13

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

James 5:16

So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.

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Summary

So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

Bible References

Forgive

Matthew 6:12
and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.
Matthew 18:35
So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart."
Luke 17:3
Watch yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.
Ephesians 4:32
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

They did

Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.
Job 33:27
That person sings to others, saying: 'I have sinned and falsified what is right, but I was not punished according to what I deserved.
Psalm 21:11
Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.
Proverbs 28:13
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
James 5:16
So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.

Servants

Genesis 31:42
If the God of my father -- the God of Abraham, the one whom Isaac fears -- had not been with me, you would certainly have sent me away empty-handed! But God saw how I was oppressed and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night."
Genesis 49:25
because of the God of your father, who will help you, because of the sovereign God, who will bless you with blessings from the sky above, blessings from the deep that lies below, and blessings of the breasts and womb.
Matthew 10:42
And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward."
Matthew 25:40
And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'
Mark 10:41
Now when the other ten heard this, they became angry with James and John.
Galatians 6:10
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
Philemon 1:8
So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

Wept

Genesis 42:21
They said to one other, "Surely we're being punished because of our brother, because we saw how distressed he was when he cried to us for mercy, but we refused to listen. That is why this distress has come on us!"
Genesis 45:4
Joseph said to his brothers, "Come closer to me," so they came near. Then he said, "I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

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