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Berean Standard Bible

“But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?”

Genesis 50:19

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Jacob has died, and Joseph's brothers fear he will finally take revenge for selling him into slavery. They send a message and then throw themselves before him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God?

World English Bible (WEB)

Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for am I in the place of God?

King James Version (KJV)

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y respondióles José: No temáis: ¿estoy yo en lugar de Dios?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero José les respondió: ―No me tengan miedo. ¿Creen que puedo tomar yo el lugar de Dios para juzgarlos y castigarlos?

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