Berean Standard Bible
“Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.”
Years after being sold into slavery, Joseph is governor of Egypt, and his brothers have come to buy grain, not recognizing him. After Judah's plea on behalf of Benjamin, Joseph can no longer hold back.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.
World English Bible (WEB)
Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Does my father still live?” His brothers couldn’t answer him; for they were terrified at his presence.
King James Version (KJV)
And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph: is my father still living? But his brothers were not able to give him an answer for they were troubled before him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y dijo José á sus hermanos: Yo soy José: ¿vive aún mi padre? Y sus hermanos no pudieron responderle, porque estaban turbados delante de él.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
―Yo soy José —les dijo a sus hermanos—. ¿Mi padre vive aún? Pero los hermanos, debido a la gran sorpresa, se quedaron mudos.
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