Cross References

Genesis 44:7

New Century Version

But the brothers said to the servant, “Why do you say these things? We would not do anything like that!

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While Israel was there, Reuben had sexual relations with Israel’s slave woman Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons.

So the servant caught up with the brothers and said to them what Joseph had told him to say.

We brought back to you from the land of Canaan the money we found in our sacks. So surely we would not steal silver or gold from your master’s house.

Joab answered, “I would prefer not to destroy or ruin anything!

Hazael said, “Am I a dog? How could I do such things?” Elisha answered, “The Lord has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”

Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.

It is better to have respect than good perfume. The day of death is better than the day of birth.

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience, because we always want to do the right thing.