Genesis 50:17-21

17He told us to say to you, “Please forgive your brothers for the very bad thing that they did against you. They did a very cruel thing to you.” So please forgive our sin. We are servants of your father's God.’ When Joseph received their message, he was very upset and he wept.

18His brothers came to see him. They bent down low to the ground in front of Joseph. They said to him, ‘We are your slaves.’

19But Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid of me. It is God who has the authority to punish people. I am not God!

20You decided to hurt me. But God caused a good thing to happen because of that. God brought me here to save the lives of many people. You can see how that has really happened!

21So do not be afraid. I will continue to take care of you. You and your children will receive what you need.’ In this way Joseph comforted them and he spoke kind words to them.