Genesis 43:21

and when we reached home, we opened our sacks and discovered every man’s money was in the mouth of his sack, our money in its full weight; and we have 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

20and said, ‘Oh, my lord, we came down the first time only to buy food;

22We have also brought down with us other money with which to buy food; we do not know who put our money into our sacks.’

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Cross References

Genesis 43:12Take twice as much money with you, carrying back the money that was returned in your sacks; perhaps there was a mistake.

Genesis 44:8Remember that we brought back to you from the hind of Canaan the money which we found in our sacks. Why then should we steal silver or gold from your master’s house?

Romans 13:8Owe nothing to anyone except love; for they who love their neighbour have satisfied the Law.

Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are sure that our consciences are clear, since our wish is to be occupied with what is good.

1 Peter 3:16and keeping your consciences clear, so that, whenever you are maligned, those who vilify your good and Christian conduct may be put to shame.

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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