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 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.