Genesis 50:15-21
15Then Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, and they said, “aWhat if Joseph bears a grudge against us and returns back to us all the evil which we dealt against him!” 16So they 1sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father commanded before he died, saying, 17‘Thus you shall say to Joseph, “Please forgive, I beg you, the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they dealt evil against you.”’ So now, please forgive the transgression of the slaves of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18Then his brothers also came and afell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your slaves.” 19But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in God’s place? 20“As for you, ayou meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to do 1what has happened on this day, to keep many people alive. 21“So now, do not be afraid; aI will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke to their heart.