18. Then his brothers came and threw themselves down before Joseph. “Look, we are your slaves!” they said.
19. But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you?
20. You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
21. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.
22. So Joseph and his brothers and their families continued to live in Egypt. Joseph lived to the age of 110.