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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.”

Genesis 50:21

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Jacob has died and buried, and Joseph's brothers fear he was kind to them only for their father's sake. They send a message and then bow before him, offering themselves as servants.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now therefore don’t be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones.” He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.

King James Version (KJV)

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ahora, pues, no tengáis miedo; yo os sustentaré á vosotros y á vuestros hijos. Así los consoló, y les habló al corazón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No, no tengan miedo. Yo mismo cuidaré de sus familias. Y de esta manera les habló con mucho cariño y los tranquilizó.

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