Genesis 50:15-21 - Joseph's Kindness
15 After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers said to each other: What if Joseph still hates us and wants to get even with us for all the cruel things we did to him?
16 Thus they sent word to Joseph, saying: Your father gave us orders before his death. He said, 17 You are to say to Joseph: Let the wrongdoing of your brothers be overlooked, and the evil they did to you. If it is your pleasure, forgive the sin of the servants of your father's God.' Upon hearing these words Joseph was overcome with weeping. 18 Then his brothers also came and immediately bowed down in front of him. We are your slaves! they said.
19 Joseph replied to them: Do not be afraid! I cannot take 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. 21 You have nothing to fear. I will take care of you and your children. So he reassured them with kind words that touched their hearts.