Genesis 43:7

The Passion Translation

They answered him, “The man interrogated us about ourselves and our family, saying, ‘Is your father still living? Do you have another brother?’ We had to answer his questions! We had no idea he would say, ‘You must bring your brother here to me.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 42:11

We, your servants, are honest men; we’d never think of spying! We’re blood brothers, sons of one father.”

Genesis 42:13

“We are your servants,” they insisted. “We were twelve brothers, our youngest brother remained behind with our father, and one brother—well, he is no more.”

Genesis 43:27

He asked them how the family was doing, saying, “You mentioned your aging father; is he still alive? Is he doing well?”

Genesis 43:3

But Judah objected, “The Egyptian warned us repeatedly, ‘You will not see my face again, unless Benjamin is with you!’

Genesis 43:6

Israel demanded, “Why did you make it so hard for me by telling the man you had another brother?”

Genesis 44:19

My lord asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or another brother?’