They did not know,however, that Josephunderstood,for there was an interpreterbetweenthem.
"Come,let Us godownand thereconfusetheir language,sothat they will not understandoneanother'sspeech."
Reubenansweredthem, saying,"Did I not tellyou, 'Do not sinagainst the boy;and you would not listen?Nowcomesthe reckoningfor his blood."
He turnedawayfrom them and wept.But when he returnedto them and spoketo them, he tookSimeonfrom them and boundhim before their eyes.
"Behold,your eyessee,and the eyesof my brotherBenjamin[see], that it is my mouthwhich is speakingto you.
Therefore,we are ambassadorsfor Christ,as thoughGodwere making an appealthroughus; we begyou on behalfof Christ,be reconciledto God.