Genesis 43:21

And when we had bought, and come to the inn, we opened our sacks, and found our money in the mouths of the sacks: which we have now brought again in the same weight.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, every man’s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand.

In Context

20They said: Sir, we desire thee to hear us: We came down once before to buy food:

22And we have brought other money besides, to buy what we want: we cannot tell who put it in our bags.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:12And take with you double money, and carry back what you found in your sacks, lest perhaps it was done by mistake.

Genesis 44:8The money, that we found in the top of our sacks, we brought back to thee from the land of Chanaan: how then should it be that we should steal out of thy lord's house, gold or silver?\

Romans 13:8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour, hath fulfilled the law.

Hebrews 13:18Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things.

1 Peter 3:16But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 43:16-26

Joseph Entertains His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 15 And the men took that present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to Egypt, and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house. 18 And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's… Read the whole commentary →

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