Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
And now do not fear. I will nourish you and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke to their hearts.
New American Standard Bible
So therefore, do not be afraid;
King James Version
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
Holman Bible
Therefore don’t be afraid. I will take care of you and your little ones.”
International Standard Version
So don't be afraid! I'll take care of you and your little ones." So Joseph kept on comforting them, speaking to the needs of their hearts.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore fear ye not. I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
American Standard Version
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
Amplified
So now, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and support you and your little ones.” So he comforted them [giving them encouragement and hope] and spoke [with kindness] to their hearts.
Bible in Basic English
So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.
Darby Translation
And now, fear not: I will maintain you and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke consolingly to them.
Julia Smith Translation
And now ye shall not fear: I will give you to eat, and your little ones. And he will comfort them, and will speak to their hearts.
King James 2000
Now therefore fear not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly unto them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So then, do not be afraid. I myself will provide for you and your little ones. And he consoled them and {spoke kindly} to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Fear not therefore, for I will care for you and for your children." And he spake kindly unto them.
NET Bible
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore do not be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore do not fear! I will nourish you and your little ones. Thus he consoled them, and spake unto their heart.
Webster
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
World English Bible
Now therefore don't be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
Youngs Literal Translation
and now, fear not: I do nourish you and your infants;' and he comforteth them, and speaketh unto their heart.
Themes
Brother » Joseph's, for his brethren
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Comfort » Examples of men giving
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
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Returned good for evil
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 50:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Reassures His Brothers
20 But as for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save a great many people alive. 21 And now do not fear. I will nourish you and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spoke to their hearts. 22 And Joseph lived in Egypt, he and his father's house. And Joseph lived a hundred and ten years.
Cross References
Genesis 47:12
And Joseph nourished his father and his brothers, and all his father's household, with bread, for the mouth of the little ones.
Genesis 34:3
And his soul clung to Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the girl and spoke to the heart of the girl.
Genesis 45:10-11
And you shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your sons and your sons' sons, and your flocks, and your herds, and all that you have.
Isaiah 40:2
Speak lovingly to the heart of Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is done, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you,
Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you;
Romans 12:20-21
Therefore if your enemy hungers, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.
1 Peter 3:9
Never give back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, giving blessing, knowing that you are called to this so that you might inherit blessing.