The Brothers Are Brought Back

44 (A)Then he commanded his house steward, saying, “Fill the men’s sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put each man’s money in the opening of his sack.

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A Silver Cup in a Sack

44 Now Joseph gave these instructions to the steward of his house:(A) “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each man’s silver in the mouth of his sack.(B)

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17 (A)Never repay evil for evil to anyone. [a](B)Respect what is right in the sight of all people.

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  1. Romans 12:17 Lit Take thought for

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.(A) Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.(B)

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20 (A)But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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20 On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
    if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[a](A)

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:20 Prov. 25:21,22

(A)not returning evil for evil or (B)insult for insult, but giving a (C)blessing instead; for (D)you were called for the very purpose that you would (E)inherit a blessing.

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Do not repay evil with evil(A) or insult with insult.(B) On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,(C) because to this(D) you were called(E) so that you may inherit a blessing.(F)

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