Genesis 50:17
The Scripture
(17) So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the brothers of Jacob, after a long journey, arrive in Egypt with gifts and plead to Pharaoh for the release of their brother Joseph, who has been imprisoned. Pharaoh, moved by their request, commands them to bring Joseph to Egypt, believing it will secure his safety. The narrative highlights God's plan to preserve Jacob's family and restore peace.
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Matthew 6:12Matthew 6:14Matthew 6:15Matthew 18:35Luke 17:3Luke 17:4Ephesians 4:32Colossians 3:12Colossians 3:13Genesis 50:20Job 33:27Job 33:28
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