Acts 7:10

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“and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.”

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BSBPD

“and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and did deliver him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he did set him--governor over Egypt and all his house.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 7:10 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 41:12Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.
  2. Genesis 42:6Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
  3. Genesis 44:18Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself.
  4. Genesis 45:8Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
  5. Genesis 48:16the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
  6. Psalms 22:24For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help.
  7. Psalms 34:17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.
  8. Psalms 37:40The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.
  9. Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
  10. Psalms 105:19until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
  11. Proverbs 2:6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  12. Proverbs 3:4Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.
  13. Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  14. Jeremiah 39:12“Take him, look after him, and do not let any harm come to him; do for him whatever he says.”
  15. 2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
  16. James 5:11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
  17. Revelation 7:14“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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