Genesis 45:5 (BSB)

And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.

From Genesis 45. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Genesis 45:5

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Genesis 45:1-15: Judah and his brethren were waiting for an answer, and could not but be amazed to discover, instead of the gravity of a judge, the natural affection of a father or brother. I. Joseph ordered all his attendants to withdraw, Gen 45:1. The private conversations of friends are the most free.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Genesis 45:5: Now therefore be not grieved,.... To an excess, so as to be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow; otherwise it became them to be grieved for their sin, and to show a godly sorrow and true repentance for it: nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither; reflect upon themselves, and afflict themselves in an immoderate way; or break forth into anger and wrath with...
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Genesis 45:5: Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. (b) This example teaches that we must by all means comfort those who are truly ashamed and sorry for their sins.
• Adam Clarke (Methodist), Clarke's Commentary on the Bible on Genesis 45:5: Be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves - This discovers a truly noble mind: he not only forgives and forgets, but he wishes even those who had wronged him to forget the injury they had done, that they might not suffer distress on the account; and with deep piety he attributes the whole to the providence of God; for, says he, God did send me before you to preserve life.