Genesis 50:16

Genesis chapter 50 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they sent a message unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying,

Context

v.15And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will fully requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

v.16This passage

v.17So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for that they did unto thee evil. And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.