Genesis 43:29-31

Expanded Bible

²⁹ When ·Joseph [^Lhe lifted his eyes and] saw his brother Benjamin, ·who had the same mother as he [^Lthe son of his mother], Joseph asked, “Is this your ·youngest [smallest] brother you told me about?” Then he said to Benjamin, “God be ·good [gracious] to you, my son!” ³⁰ Then Joseph hurried off because he ·had to hold back the tears [^Lwas overwhelmed with affection] when he saw his brother Benjamin. So Joseph went into his room and cried there. ³¹ Then he washed his face and came out. He controlled himself and said, “Serve the meal.”