Berean Standard Bible
“And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.”
Years after being sold into slavery, Joseph now governs Egypt during a severe famine and finally reveals himself to the brothers who betrayed him. They stand before him terrified, expecting revenge.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now don’t be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
King James Version (KJV)
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And now be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Now do not be troubled or angry with yourselves for sending me away, because God sent me before you to be the saviour of your lives.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Ahora pues, no os entristezcáis, ni os pese de haberme vendido acá; que para preservación de vida me envió Dios delante de vosotros:
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero no se aflijan ni se condenen por ello, porque era plan de Dios. Dios me envió aquí antes que a ustedes para preservarnos la vida y la de nuestras familias.
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