^{18 Ref} Then his brothers went, and falling at his feet, said, Truly, we are your servants.

^{19 Ref} And Joseph said, Have no fear: am I in the place of God?

^{20 Ref} As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.

^{21 Ref} So now, have no fear: for I will take care of you and your little ones. So he gave them comfort with kind words.