Genesis 50:20

20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

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Genesis 50:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 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.
ESV
20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
NLT
20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
MSG
20 Don't you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now - life for many people.
CSB
20 You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result-the survival of many people.

Genesis 50:20 In-Context

18 His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. “We are your slaves,” they said.
19 But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God?
20 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 then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.
22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years

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Cross References 4

  • 1. Genesis 37:20
  • 2. Isaiah 10:7; Micah 4:11-12
  • 3. Romans 8:28
  • 4. S Genesis 45:5; Esther 4:14
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