Genesis 44:9

Good News Translation

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.”

Cross References

Genesis 31:32

But if you find that anyone here has your gods, he will be put to death. Here, with our men as witnesses, look for anything that belongs to you and take what is yours.” Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen Laban's gods.

Genesis 43:18

As they were being brought to the house, they were afraid and thought, “We are being brought here because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time. They will suddenly attack us, take our donkeys, and make us his slaves.”

Genesis 44:10

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.”

Genesis 44:16

“What can we say to you, sir?” Judah answered. “How can we argue? How can we clear ourselves? God has uncovered our guilt. All of us are now your slaves and not just the one with whom the cup was found.”

Acts 25:11

If I have broken the law and done something for which I deserve the death penalty, I do not ask to escape it. But if there is no truth in the charges they bring against me, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to the Emperor.”