Genesis 42:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Reuben spoke up, “Didn't I tell you not to harm the boy? But you wouldn't listen, and now we have to pay the price for killing him.”

Cross References

Genesis 4:10

Then the LORD said: Why have you done this terrible thing? You killed your own brother, and his blood flowed on to the ground. Now his blood is calling out for me to punish you.

Genesis 42:23

They did not know that Joseph could understand them, since he was speaking through an interpreter.

Genesis 45:3

Joseph asked his brothers if his father was still alive, but they were too frightened to answer.

Genesis 50:15

After Jacob died, Joseph's brothers said to each other, “What if Joseph still hates us and wants to get even with us for all the cruel things we did to him?”

1 Kings 2:33

Joab's family will always suffer because of what he did, but the LORD will always bless David's family and his kingdom with peace.

Psalm 9:12

You did not forget to punish the guilty or listen to the cries of those in need.

Ezekiel 3:18

When I tell wicked people they will die because of their sins, you must warn them to turn from their sinful ways so they won't be punished. If you refuse, you are responsible for their death.

Luke 23:41

We got what was coming to us, but he didn't do anything wrong.”

Acts 28:4

When the local people saw the snake hanging from Paul's hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer! He didn't drown in the sea, but the goddess of justice will kill him anyway.”

Romans 2:15

This proves that the conscience is like a law written in the human heart. And it will show whether we are forgiven or condemned,

Revelation 13:10

If you are doomed to be captured, you will be captured. If you are doomed to be killed by a sword, you will be killed by a sword. This means that God's people must learn to endure and be faithful!

Revelation 16:9

Everyone was scorched by its great heat, and all of them cursed the name of God who had power over these terrible troubles. But no one turned to God and praised him.

1 Samuel 19:4

The next morning, Jonathan reminded Saul about the many good things David had done for him. Then he said, “Why do you want to kill David? He hasn't done anything to you. He has served in your army and has always done what's best for you. He even risked his life to kill Goliath. The LORD helped Israel win a great victory that day, and it made you happy.”