He said, “I agree; but only the one who has taken the cup will become my slave, and the rest of you can go free.”
So they quickly lowered their sacks to the ground, and each man opened his sack.
Joseph said, “Oh, no! I would never do that! Only the one who had the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may go back safe and sound to your father.”
And now, sir, I will stay here as your slave in place of the boy; let him go back with his brothers.
Sir, if any one of us is found to have it, he will be put to death, and the rest of us will become your slaves.”