Parallel Verses
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?
NET Bible
But Joseph answered them, "Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of 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 immediately bowed down in front of him. We are your slaves! they said. 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20 Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now.
Cross References
Genesis 30:2
Jacob became angry with Rachel. He said: I cannot take the place of God. He is the one who keeps you from having children.
2 Kings 5:7
The king of Israel read the letter and tore his clothes and said: How can the king of Syria expect me to cure this man? Does he think that I am God, with the power of life and death? It is plain that he is trying to start a quarrel with me!
Job 34:19-29
The one who is righteous and mighty does not grant special favors to princes or prefer important people to poor people because his hands made them all.
Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, do not avenge yourselves, instead leave room for divine punishment, for it is written: Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
Hebrews 10:30
We know who said: Vengeance is mine; I will repay; and who also said, Jehovah will judge his people. (Deuteronomy 32:35)
Genesis 45:5
Dear brothers, do not be sad or angry with yourselves that you sold me. God sent me ahead of you to save lives.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance and retribution belong to me. (Vengeance is mine, I will repay.) Their foot shall slide in time, for the day of their calamity is at hand. The things to come on them come quickly.
Matthew 14:27
At once Jesus said: It is I; do not be afraid.
Luke 24:37-38
But they were afraid and supposed that they saw a spirit.