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 the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition: and they cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But Herod hearing thereof, said, This is that John whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
Seek occasion against us
Romans 7:8
But sin taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of desire: for without the law sin was dead.