# So now do not be afraid

"So do not fear me"

# I will provide for you and your little children

"I will always make sure you and your children have enough to eat"

# He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts

Here "hearts" refers to the brothers. Alternate translation: "He comforted them by speaking kindly to them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

