Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Cross References Genesis 37:11 And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said. Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 39:2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. Genesis 39:21 the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. Genesis 45:4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come near me." And they did so. "I am Joseph, your brother," he said, "the one you sold into Egypt! Psalm 105:17 He sent a man before them--Joseph, sold as a slave. Haggai 2:4 But now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. And be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work! For I am with you, declares the LORD of Hosts. 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Treasury of Scripture And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, moved. Genesis 37:4-11 Genesis 49:23 Matthew 27:18 sold. Genesis 37:18-29 Genesis 45:4 Genesis 50:15-20 but. Genesis 39:2,5,21-23 Genesis 49:24 Isaiah 41:10 |