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
And the disciples, seeing Him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
Mark 6:16
But Herod, hearing of Him, said, "It is he whom I beheaded, John, the same was raised."

Seek occasion against us

Romans 7:8
but sin, taking occasion through the commandment, wrought in me all manner of coveting; for apart from law sin is dead.