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 they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. "It is a ghost," they exclaimed, and cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But when Herod heard of him, he said--"The man whom I beheaded--John--he must be risen!"
Seek occasion against us
Romans 7:8
But sin took advantage of the Commandment to arouse in me every form of covetousness, for where there is no consciousness of Law sin shows no sign of life.