Genesis 44:7

New American Bible - revised edition

they said to him: “Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing!

Cross References

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience, wishing to act rightly in every respect.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than good ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth.

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and high esteem, than gold and silver.

2 Kings 8:13

Hazael exclaimed, “How can your servant, a dog like me, do anything so important?” Elisha replied, “The Lord has showed you to me as king over Aram.”

2 Samuel 20:20

Joab answered, “Not at all, not at all! I do not wish to swallow or batter anything.

Genesis 35:22

While Israel was encamped in that region, Reuben went and lay with Bilhah, his father’s concubine. When Israel heard of it, he was greatly offended. The sons of Jacob were now twelve.

Genesis 44:6

When the steward overtook them and repeated these words to them,

Genesis 44:8

We even brought back to you from the land of Canaan the money that we found in the mouths of our bags. How could we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?