Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Genesis 45:5 in English Standard Version "And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life." Ge 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.Ps 105:16 When he summoned a famine on the land and broke all supply of bread,