Genesis 44:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ Joseph said, “Oh, no! I would never do that! Only the one who had the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may go back safe and sound to your father.”

Judah Pleads for Benjamin

¹⁸ Judah went up to Joseph and said, “Please, sir, allow me to speak with you freely. Don't be angry with me; you are like the king himself. ¹⁹ Sir, you asked us, ‘Do you have a father or another brother?’