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 the disciples saw him walking on the sea, and they were terrified and said, "It is a ghost!" And they screamed with 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
That command gave sin an opening, and it led me to all sorts of covetous ways, for sin is lifeless without law.