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 repeats the judge's lack of fear of God — a pointed contrast to Joseph's declaration of fearing God.
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 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 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 declares the fear of the LORD is clean and enduring, giving theological foundation to Joseph's personal claim.