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 seeing him walking on the lake, they were dismayed, saying, It is a spectre; and they cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But Herod hearing of it said, John, whom I beheaded, hath risen again.
Seek occasion against us
Romans 7:8
But sin, seizing the opportunity, wrought in me by means of the commandment all manner of sinful desire; for without the Law sin is dead.