New Revised Standard Version
So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

Contemporary English Version
Don't be afraid! I will take care of you and your children." After Joseph said this, his brothers felt much better.

New American Bible
So now, do not fear. I will provide for you and for your children.” By thus speaking kindly to them, he reassured them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

Fear not: I will feed you and your children. And he comforted them, and spoke gently and mildly.

I will nourish.

Genesis 45:10,11 And thou shalt dwell in the land of Gessen: and thou shalt be near me, thou and thy sons, and thy sons' sons, thy sheep, and thy herds, and all things that thou hast. . . .

Genesis 47:12 And he nourished them, and all his father's house, allowing food to every one.

Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you:

Matthew 6:14 For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences.

Romans 12:20,21 But if the enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink. For, doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. . . .

1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man: but ever follow that which is good towards each other and towards all men.

1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

kindly unto them.

Genesis 34:3 And his soul was fast knit unto her; and whereas she was sad, he comforted her with sweet words.

Isaiah 40:2 Speak ye to the heart of Jerusalem, and call to her: for her evil is come to an end, her iniquity is forgiven: she hath received of the hand of the Lord double for all her sins.

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