Parallel Verses
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 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 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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Fear not therefore, for I will care for you and for your children." And he spake kindly unto 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 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. 21 So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them. 22 Joseph lived in Egypt, along with his father's family. Joseph lived 110 years.
Cross References
Genesis 47:12
Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father's household, according to the number of their little children.
Genesis 34:3
Then he became very attached to Dinah, Jacob's daughter. He fell in love with the young woman and spoke romantically to her.
Genesis 45:10-11
You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me -- you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have.
Isaiah 40:2
"Speak kindly to Jerusalem, and tell her that her time of warfare is over, that her punishment is completed. For the Lord has made her pay double for all her sins."
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 6:14
"For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Romans 12:20-21
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.