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
but when the disciples saw him walking upon the sea, they were terrified. "It is a phantom," they said, and cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But when Herod heard, he said, "That John whom I beheaded has come back to life."
Seek occasion against us
Romans 7:8
But when sin had gained a vantage-ground, by means of the commandment, it stirred up within me all manner of lust; for where there is no law, sin is dead.