Genesis 43:21

and when we stopped for the night, we opened our sacks and each of us found our money—the exact amount—at the top of our sacks. So we've brought it back with us.

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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

20“Please excuse us, my lord,” they said. “We came down the first time to buy food,

22We've also brought more money to buy food. We've no idea who put our money in our sacks!”

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Cross References

Genesis 43:12Take double the money that was returned to you in your sacks—maybe it was a mistake.

Genesis 44:8Remember that we brought back the money we found at the top of our sacks when we returned from Canaan. Why would we steal silver or gold from your master's house?

Romans 13:8Don't owe anybody anything, except love for one another—for those who love their neighbor have kept the law.

Hebrews 13:18Please pray for us. We're convinced we have acted in good conscience, always wanting to do what's good and right in every situation.

1 Peter 3:16Make sure your conscience is clear, so that if anyone makes accusations against you, they will be embarrassed for speaking badly about the good way you live your life 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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