Genesis 45:4

And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.

Cross-reference

Genesis 37:28 Historical context

In Genesis 37:28, the brothers sold Joseph — the very act Joseph references here when revealing his identity and comforting them.

Genesis 50:18 Historical context

In Genesis 50:18, the brothers later prostrate before Joseph, echoing their submission after his revelation and continuing the reconciliation.

Genesis 39:1 Historical context

In Genesis 39:1, the account of Joseph being sold into slavery provides the backstory for his statement 'the one you sold into Egypt.'

In Genesis 50:17, the brothers send a message asking forgiveness for selling Joseph, directly following up on his revelation.

Acts 9:5 Parallel

In Acts 9:5, Jesus reveals himself to Saul as the one he persecutes, mirroring Joseph's revelation to the brothers who wronged him.

In Psalm 105:17, the psalmist recalls Joseph being sold as a slave, directly referencing the event Joseph identifies in his revelation.

Acts 7:9 Allusion

In Acts 7:9, Stephen recounts the patriarchs' jealousy and selling of Joseph, confirming the event Joseph mentions.

Esther 4:14 Parallel

In Esther 4:14, Mordecai speaks of divine purpose for Esther's position, paralleling Joseph's realization that God sent him ahead to save lives.

In Matthew 14:27, Jesus' 'It is I; don't be afraid' parallels Joseph's self-revelation to his frightened brothers, offering similar reassurance.

Proverbs 19:21 Related theme

In Proverbs 19:21, the proverb that God's purpose prevails is exemplified in Joseph's story where his brothers' evil plans served God's saving plan.