Preacher's Monthly Acts 7:9-15 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,… I. IN HIS HUMILIATION 1. His father's beloved son, but his brethren's derision and offence. 2. Conscious from childhood of future greatness, only attained by suffering. 3. He was hated by his own; sold into the hands of sinners; falsely accused, and unjustly condemned. II. IN HIS EXALTATION. 1. Crowned with honour after trial, shame, and suffering 2. Placed for a blessing over a famishing people. 3. Recognised with trembling by those who once denied and persecuted him. 4. Rewarding with favour and kindness those who did him evil. (Preacher's Monthly.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,WEB: "The patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt. God was with him, |
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