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18 Then his brothers also came and fell down before him and said, "Behold, we are your servants."
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His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. “We are your slaves,” they said.
19 But Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place?
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But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
20 "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.
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You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
21 "So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." So he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
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So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.
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