Genesis 44:7

New English Translation

They answered him, “Why does my lord say such things? Far be it from your servants to do such a thing!

Cross References

Genesis 35:22

While Israel was living in that land, Reuben had sexual relations with Bilhah, his father’s concubine, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:

Genesis 44:6

When the man overtook them, he spoke these words to them.

Genesis 44:8

Look, the money that we found in the mouths of our sacks we brought back to you from the land of Canaan. Why then would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?

2 Samuel 20:20

Joab answered, “Get serious! I don’t want to swallow up or destroy anything!

2 Kings 8:13

Hazael said, “How could your servant, who is as insignificant as a dog, accomplish this great military victory?” Elisha answered, “The Lord has revealed to me that you will be the king of Syria.”

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.