And they went up from Egypt and they

And Israel journeyed onward, with all that was his, and he came to Beer-sheba,

And Joseph harnessed his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in

But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and

Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all

Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good

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And they went up from Egypt and they came to the land of Canaan to Jacob their father. And they told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, ” and that he was ruler in all the land of Egypt. And his heart stopped, for he did not believe them. And they spoke to him all the words of Joseph that he had spoken to them, and he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to convey him, and the spirit of Jacob their father revived. And Israel said, “Enough! Joseph my son is still alive. Let me go see him before I die. ”

And Israel journeyed onward, with all that was his, and he came to Beer-sheba, and he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. And God said to Israel through visions of the night, “Jacob, ” and he said, “Here I am. ” And He said, “I am the god, God of your father. Fear not to go down to Egypt, for a great nation I will make you there. I Myself will go down with you to Egypt and I Myself will surely bring you back up as well, and Joseph shall lay his hand on your eyes. ” Genesis 45: 25 - 46: 4 (Alter)

And Joseph harnessed his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen, and appeared before him and fell on his neck, and he wept on his neck a long while. And Israel said, “I may die now, after seeing your face, for you are still alive. ” Genesis 46: 29 -30 (Alter)

But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate. Luke 15: 22 -24 (NRSV)

Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found. ’” Luke 15: 31 -32 (NRSV)

Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. John 12: 24 -26 (NRSV)

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. Genesis 50: 20 (NASB)