Genesis 41:16

King James Version (KJV)

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Translations

Genesis 41:16 - Amplified Bible

Joseph answered Pharaoh, It is not in me; God [not I] will give Pharaoh a [favorable] answer of peace.

Genesis 41:16 - American Standard Version

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Genesis 41:16 - Bible in Basic English

Then Joseph said, Without God there will be no answer of peace for Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:16 - Darby Bible

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Genesis 41:16 - English Standard Version

Joseph answered Pharaoh, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer."

Genesis 41:16 - King James Version

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Genesis 41:16 - La Biblia de las Americas

José respondiò a Faraòn, diciendo: No está en mì; Dios dará a Faraòn una respuesta favorable.

Genesis 41:16 - The Message

Joseph answered, "Not I, but God. God will set Pharaoh’s mind at ease."

Genesis 41:16 - New American Standard Bible

Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer."

Genesis 41:16 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

"No está en mì," respondiò José a Faraòn. "Dios dará a Faraòn una respuesta favorable."

Genesis 41:16 - World English Bible

Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn`t in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."

Genesis 41:16 - Young's Living Translation

and Joseph answereth Pharaoh, saying, `Without me -- God doth answer Pharaoh with peace.`

Genesis 41:16 - Additional Comments

Joseph makes it clear where the interpretation would come from, even before he knows what the dream is. Joseph has made it clear that any success that comes through Him is from God, just as he had with Potiphar (Gen 39:3) and the chief jailer (Gen 39:23).
The challenge we have is to make it clear to others that any success we have at work or home is only to be credited to God - especially during review processes.
But we need to have the viewpoint of John the Baptist, when he said he was to decrease, and Christ was to increase (John 3:30). In every situation, we should remember, He must increase, and I must decrease. This is especially true with how you treat your wife - Christ must increase, and you must decrease.
Notice how Joseph was not intimidated by the stature and power of the Pharaoh. Talk about confidence in God! He truly valued how people saw God rather than how they saw him. Most of the time we become nervous in front of an individual or individuals because we are concerned with what people will think of us. It is pride. Set yourself aside.
Note that great gifts seem even greater when received or used with humility.

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