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.
The men
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.