Genesis 37:22

The Passion Translation

“No bloodshed! Let’s throw him into this pit in the middle of nowhere, but don’t hurt him.” Reuben said these things because he planned to return later to rescue Joseph and take him back to his father.

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

“Do not lay a hand on the boy or harm him,” he said, “for now, I know you are fully dedicated to me, since you did not withhold your son, your beloved son, from me.”

Genesis 37:21

When Reuben heard of this, he tried to save Joseph’s life. “Don’t take his life,” he said.

Genesis 37:23

When Joseph finally caught up with his brothers, they seized him, stripped him of his ornamented robe, his beautiful full-length robe,

Genesis 42:22

Then Reuben spoke up, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn’t listen! So now we’re paying the price for his murder!”

Jeremiah 36:25

Although Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah begged the king not to burn the scroll, he brushed them off and paid no attention to them.

Matthew 27:24

When Pilate realized that a riot was about to break out and that it was useless to try to reason with the crowd, he sent for a basin of water. After washing his hands in front of the people, he said, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man. The responsibility for his death is now yours!”

Acts 12:1

During this period King Herod incited persecution against the church, causing great harm to the believers.