Psalm 105

¹⁷ Then he sent a man ahead of them—
    Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
¹⁸ They put chains around his feet
    and an iron ring around his neck.
¹⁹ Then the time he had spoken of came,
    and the Lord’s words proved that Joseph was right.
²⁰ The king of Egypt sent for Joseph and freed him;
    the ruler of the people set him free.
²¹ He made him the master of his house;
    Joseph was in charge of his riches.
²² He could order the princes as he wished.
    He taught the older men to be wise.
²³ Then his father Israel came to Egypt;
    Jacob[a] lived in Egypt.[b]
²⁴ The Lord made his people grow in number,
    and he made them stronger than their enemies.

Genesis 45

⁵ Now don’t be worried or angry with yourselves because you sold me here. God sent me here ahead of you to save people’s lives.

John 15

¹³ The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends.

Footnotes:

1. 105:23 Jacob Also called Israel.
2. 105:23 Egypt Literally, “the land of Ham.” Also in verse 27. The people in Egypt were descendants of Ham, one of Noah’s sons. See Genesis 10:6.

New Century Version (NCV)

The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

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