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 when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were affrighted and said, It is an apparition;
Mark 6:16
But when Herod heard of Him, he said, it is 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 concupiscence: for without the law sin was dead.