Genesis 45:3

And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.

Cross-reference

In Genesis 50:18, the brothers again fall before Joseph, showing their lasting fear — reinforcing the impact of his identity revelation here.

In Zechariah 12:10, people mourn when they see the pierced one — Joseph's brothers are dismayed when they see him whom they wronged, prefiguring that recognition.

In Matthew 14:26, the disciples' terror at seeing Jesus walk on water mirrors the brothers' dismay at Joseph's revelation — both fear a sudden identity reveal.

Mark 6:50 Parallel

In Mark 6:50, Jesus' 'It is I; do not be afraid' parallels Joseph's 'I am Joseph' — both calm fearful reactions to identity revelation.

Luke 24:37 Parallel

In Luke 24:37, the disciples' fear at seeing the risen Jesus (thinking a spirit) parallels the brothers' shock at Joseph alive — both are terrified by an impossible reappearance.

Acts 7:13 Citation

In Acts 7:13, Stephen recounts how Joseph made himself known to his brothers — this is that moment when Joseph says 'I am Joseph.'

In Revelation 1:7, the mourning of those who pierced Christ parallels the brothers' dismay at Joseph — both face the one they wronged, now revealed in glory.

In Matthew 14:27, Jesus says 'It is I' to calm fear — here Joseph's 'I am Joseph' shocks and frightens his brothers.

Job 23:15 Parallel

In Job 23:15, Job is terrified at God's presence — similar to the brothers being dismayed at Joseph's presence.

Luke 5:8 Parallel

In Luke 5:8, Peter's awe and fear at Jesus' power echoes the brothers' dismay at Joseph's presence — both respond to an unexpected revelation.

Luke 24:38 Parallel

In Luke 24:38, Jesus questions the disciples' fear — similar to how Joseph addresses his brothers' dismay after their initial terror.

Acts 9:5 Parallel

In Acts 9:5, Jesus reveals himself to Saul with 'I am Jesus' — similar to Joseph's 'I am Joseph' revealing himself to his brothers.