Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But Joseph answered them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
New American Standard Bible
But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place?
King James Version
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
Holman Bible
But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
International Standard Version
"Don't be afraid," Joseph responded. "Am I sitting in God's place?
A Conservative Version
And Joseph said to them, Fear not, for am I in the place of God?
American Standard Version
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
Amplified
But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? [Vengeance is His, not mine.]
Bible in Basic English
And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?
Darby Translation
And Joseph said to them, Fear not: am I then in the place of God?
Julia Smith Translation
And Joseph will say to them, Ye shall not fear, for I am for God.
King James 2000
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for [am] I in the place of God?
Modern King James verseion
And Joseph said to them, Do not fear. For am I in the place of God?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Joseph said unto them, "Fear not, for am not I under God?
New Heart English Bible
Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?
The Emphasized Bible
And Joseph said unto them - Do not fear, - although in place of God, I am.
Webster
And Joseph said to them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
World English Bible
Joseph said to them, "Don't be afraid, for am I in the place of God?
Youngs Literal Translation
And Joseph saith unto them, 'Fear not, for am I in the place of God?
Themes
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
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
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 50:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Reassures His Brothers
18 Then his brothers also came and threw themselves down before him; they said, "Here we are; we are your slaves." 19 But Joseph answered them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 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.
Cross References
Genesis 30:2
Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed, "Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?"
2 Kings 5:7
When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, "Am I God? Can I kill or restore life? Why does he ask me to cure a man of his skin disease? Certainly you must see that he is looking for an excuse to fight me!"
Job 34:19-29
who shows no partiality to princes, and does not take note of the rich more than the poor, because all of them are the work of his hands?
Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know the one who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Genesis 45:5
Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!
Deuteronomy 32:35
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Matthew 14:27
But immediately Jesus spoke to them: "Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid."
Luke 24:37-38
But they were startled and terrified, thinking they saw a ghost.