Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses.

Seek occasion against us

Bible References

The men

Matthew 14:26
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were alarmed, and said: It is a specter! and they cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But when Herod heard of him, he said: John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead.

Seek occasion against us

Romans 7:8
But sin, taking occasion through the commandment, rendered active within me every evil desire. For without the law, sin was dead.