In Genesis 45:10, Joseph first promised to provide for his family in Goshen. Here he reaffirms that commitment after Jacob’s death.

Genesis 45:11 specifically states Joseph will provide for them during the famine, echoing the reassurance given here.

Genesis 47:12 shows Joseph already fulfilling the provision he promises here, caring for his family during the famine.

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus commands loving enemies. Joseph embodies this by comforting and providing for his brothers who wronged him.

Matthew 6:14 ties forgiveness to receiving forgiveness. Joseph’s forgiveness of his brothers exemplifies this principle.

Romans 12:20 commands feeding your enemy — Joseph exemplified this by providing for his brothers who had wronged him.

Romans 12:21 calls to overcome evil with good — Joseph overcame his brothers' evil by doing good to them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 forbids repaying evil for evil — Joseph did not repay evil but did good to his brothers.

1 Peter 3:9 instructs not to repay evil but to bless — Joseph blessed his brothers instead of reviling.