Genesis 43:18-20

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁸ But the men were afraid because they were taken to Joseph’s house. They said, “We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time. They intend to overpower us, seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.” ¹⁹ So they approached Joseph’s steward^[a] and spoke to him at the doorway of the house.

²⁰ They said, “My lord, we really did come down here the first time only to buy food.