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2019
Jun 29
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Lloyd S. from Trenton, ON said:
Joseph's brothers had surely realized their error in treating him so drastically those years before, and they felt that God was punishing them, since they did not recognize Joseph, their own brother. Their stress at that point must have been incredible, but they were without any choice, as Joseph had the food that they, their father and their families needed back home.
2019
Jun 29
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Peter B. from Buchanan, MI said:
Here we see a group of men, Joseph's brothers having a guilty consciences for selling their brother, Twenty years is a heavy burden to carry for the sin they committed against their brother. Here we see in Genesis that we can be thankful for God's word that gives us strength to over come the struggles of everyday life, and to forgive those who wronged have us.
2013
Jan 22
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Derek N. from San Jose, CA said:
Be gracious and merciful to others when you have a chance because when it is your turn, you will be shown mercy. Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect!
2013
Jan 18
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Donna N. from Orlando, FL said:
I wonder if they felt guilty about their sun before this. You know, sorry I got caught, but not sorry I did it. I know Reuben did, cuz he felt bad from the get-go.
2013
Jan 17
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Allan S. from Southampton, ON said:
Joseph's brothers are obviously feeling pretty guilty. They have been living the past 10 or so years having lied to their father and believing they were responsible for their brother's death - a heavy weight to carry. Life hasn't been very joyful I am sure. Jacob also has been grief stricken all these years. Not a good environment to be raised in. It is not good to cover up wrong doing (sin) in our lives. Thank you Jesus that we can come to you and confess it and be cleansed.
2013
Jan 14
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another, "Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that's why this distress has come on us."
Tonia C. from Redondo Beach, CA said:
Joseph's brothers felt guilty about the hurt and death they believed they had inflicted on their brother. Their conscience would not let them forget their sin against their brother. They believed that they were being punished for the sin they had committed against their brother. Our conscience tells us when we are being sinful - sometimes our conscience lets us know at the time we are committing sin and sometimes we may not feel our conscience tugging at us until we have committed the sin - at which time we should just apologize and ask for forgiveness.
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