Genesis 50:20

Genesis 50:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about 50:20 Lit as this daythis present result, to keep many people alive.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

20As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

20As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this— to preserve the lives of many people.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

20You planned to harm me. But God planned it for good. He planned to do what is now being done. He wanted to save many lives.

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