Genesis 43:21

New Living Translation

But as we were returning home, we stopped for the night and opened our sacks. Then we discovered that each man’s money—the exact amount paid—was in the top of his sack! Here it is; we have brought it back with us.

Cross References

Genesis 43:12

Also take double the money that was put back in your sacks, as it was probably someone’s mistake.

Genesis 43:15

So the men packed Jacob’s gifts and double the money and headed off with Benjamin. They finally arrived in Egypt and presented themselves to Joseph.

Genesis 43:20

“Sir,” they said, “we came to Egypt once before to buy food.

Genesis 43:22

We also have additional money to buy more food. We have no idea who put our money in our sacks.”

Genesis 44:8

Didn’t we return the money we found in our sacks? We brought it back all the way from the land of Canaan. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?

Romans 12:17

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

Romans 13:8

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

Hebrews 13:5

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

1 Peter 2:12

Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.

1 Peter 3:16

But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.