1 Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him ^awhile Joseph made himself known to his brothers.  ‡

3 Then Joseph said to his brothers, ^a“I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence.  ‡

4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, ^awhom you sold into Egypt.  ‡