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 the disciples seeing Him walking on the sea, were afrighted, saying, It is a specter; and they cried out from fear.
Mark 6:16
But Herod hearing said, That, He is John, whom I beheaded; He is risen from the dead.

Seek occasion against us

Romans 7:8
But sin, taking occasion through the commandment, did work in me all concupiscence; for without law sin was dead.