Genesis 42:20

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Genesis 42:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 and on the third day he said to them, “I fear God. So do this and you will live:

19 If you are honest, leave one of your brothers in custody while the rest of you go and take back grain to relieve the hunger of your households.

20 Then bring your youngest brother to me so that your words can be verified, that you may not die.” And to this they consented.

21 Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”

22 And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!”

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Genesis 42:15

And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.

Genesis 42:34

But bring your youngest brother back to me so I will know that you are not spies but honest men. Then I will give your brother back to you, and you can trade in the land.’”

Genesis 43:5

But if you will not send him, we will not go; for the man told us, ‘You will not see my face again unless your brother is with you.’”

Genesis 43:19

So they approached Joseph’s steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house.

Genesis 44:23

But you said to your servants, ‘Unless your younger brother comes down with you, you will not see my face again.’

Genesis 42:26

and they loaded the grain on their donkeys and departed.

Genesis 6:22

So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.

John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”