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
the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, cry'd out in a fright, an apparition; and they scream'd for fear.
Mark 6:16
but Herod, from what he had heard, said, 'tis John himself, whom I caused to be beheaded, who is risen from the dead.

Seek occasion against us

Romans 7:8
but sin receiving strength by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. for before the law sin appear'd dead.