Genesis 42:18

And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

Cross-reference

Genesis 22:12 shows Abraham's fear of God proven by his obedience — a parallel example of the reverence Joseph claims.

Genesis 39:9 demonstrates Joseph's earlier fear of God motivating his refusal to sin — consistent with his statement here.

In Genesis 20:11, Abraham uses the same phrase 'fear of God' to explain his deception — Joseph here claims to fear God as motivation for honesty.

Luke 18:4 Contrast

Luke 18:4 repeats the judge's lack of fear of God — a pointed contrast to Joseph's declaration of fearing God.

Luke 18:2 Contrast

Luke 18:2 describes a judge who neither feared God nor respected people — the direct opposite of Joseph's stated reverence here.

1 Peter 2:17 commands 'Fear God'—a direct universal application of Joseph's personal declaration.

Malachi 3:5 Contrast

Malachi 3:5 condemns those who do not fear God, contrasting with Joseph's claim of fearing God and treating others justly.

2 Chronicles 19:7 expands on fearing God—calling for justice, no partiality or bribes—reflecting Joseph's motivation to deal honestly.

1 Kings 18:3 describes Obadiah as one who feared the LORD greatly — a parallel example of reverent character.

Leviticus 25:17 ties fear of God to avoiding wronging others — a parallel to Joseph's ethic here.

Leviticus 19:14 commands fear of God as motivation for just treatment — a parallel to Joseph's stated motive.

Exodus 18:21 describes choosing leaders who fear God — the same virtue Joseph claims for himself here.

Exodus 1:17 Parallel

Exodus 1:17 records the midwives fearing God and sparing the infants — a parallel to Joseph's motivation to act rightly.

In Leviticus 25:43, Israel is commanded not to rule harshly but to fear God — the same principle Joseph applies by treating his brothers with restraint.

In Nehemiah 5:9, Nehemiah rebukes nobles for exploiting others, saying they should 'walk in the fear of God' — the same phrase Joseph uses here.

Nehemiah 7:2 highlights a faithful leader who feared God more than many, reinforcing that fearing God marks trustworthy character as Joseph claimed.

Psalm 19:9 Parallel

Psalm 19:9 declares the fear of the LORD is clean and enduring, giving theological foundation to Joseph's personal claim.