Genesis 50:20

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].

Romans 8:28

And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.

Psalm 119:71


It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.

Genesis 37:4

His brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than all of his brothers; so they hated him and could not [find it within themselves to] speak to him on friendly terms.

Genesis 37:18-20

And when they saw him from a distance, even before he came close to them, they plotted to kill him.

Genesis 45:5-8

Now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to save life and preserve our family.

Psalm 56:5


All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things;
All their thoughts are against me for evil.

Psalm 76:10


For the wrath of man shall praise You;
With a remnant of wrath You will clothe and arm Yourself.

Isaiah 10:7


Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will],
Nor does it plan so in its heart,
But instead it is its purpose to destroy
And to cut off many nations.

Acts 2:23

this Man, when handed over [to the Roman authorities] according to the predetermined decision and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross and put to death by the hands of lawless and godless men.

Acts 3:13-15

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His Servant and Son Jesus [doing Him this honor], the One whom you handed over and disowned and rejected before Pilate, when he had decided to release Him.

Acts 3:26

It was for you first of all that God raised up His Servant and Son [Jesus], and sent Him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways.”

Psalm 105:16-17


And He called for a famine upon the land [of Egypt];
He cut off every source of bread.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

Ye thought

Genesis 37:4
His brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than all of his brothers; so they hated him and could not [find it within themselves to] speak to him on friendly terms.
Psalm 56:5

All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things;
All their thoughts are against me for evil.

God meant

Genesis 45:5
Now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to save life and preserve our family.
Psalm 76:10

For the wrath of man shall praise You;
With a remnant of wrath You will clothe and arm Yourself.
Psalm 105:16

And He called for a famine upon the land [of Egypt];
He cut off every source of bread.
Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
Isaiah 10:7

Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will],
Nor does it plan so in its heart,
But instead it is its purpose to destroy
And to cut off many nations.
Acts 2:23
this Man, when handed over [to the Roman authorities] according to the predetermined decision and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross and put to death by the hands of lawless and godless men.
Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His Servant and Son Jesus [doing Him this honor], the One whom you handed over and disowned and rejected before Pilate, when he had decided to release Him.
Romans 8:28
And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.

General references

Philemon 1:15
Perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, so that you would have him back forever,