Devine Scripture

Genesis 42:21

Genesis chapter 42 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

Context

v.20and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.

v.21This passage

v.22And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore also, behold, his blood is required.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 33:27

    He singeth before men, and saith, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, And it profited me not:

  • Matthew 7:2

    For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

  • Genesis 37:23

    And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stripped Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colors that was on him;

  • Hosea 5:15

    I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me earnestly.

  • James 2:13

    For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

  • Proverbs 24:11

    Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.