since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

But when they told him all the words which Joseph had spoken to them, and when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived.

And Israel said, It is enough! Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.

And Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet his father Israel; and he presented himself to him, and fell on his neck and wept on his neck a good while.

And Israel said to Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive.

And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see your face; but lo, God has also shown me your seed.

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one takes your joy from you.

sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy,

For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, that I should not have sorrow upon sorrow.

And I wrote this very thing to you, that, when I came, I should not have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all.

that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.

And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.