18. And there, being terrified, they said one to another: "Because of the money, which we carried back the first time in our sacks, we have been brought in, so that he may unleash a false accusation against us, and by violence subjugate both us and our donkeys into servitude."
19. For this reason, approaching the steward of the house at his door,
20. they said: "We beg you, lord, to hear us. We came down once before to buy food.
21. And having bought it, when we arrived at the inn, we opened our sacks and found the money in the mouths of the sacks, which we now have carried back in the same amount.
22. But we have also brought other silver, so that we may buy those things that are necessary for us. It is not on our conscience who had placed it in our bags."
23. But he responded: "Peace be with you. Do not be afraid. Your God, and the God of your father, has given you the treasure in your sacks. As for the money that you gave to me, I held it as a test." And he led Simeon out to them.
24. And having led them into the house, he brought water, and they washed their feet, and he gave fodder to their donkeys.
25. But they also prepared the gifts, until Joseph entered at midday. For they had heard that they would eat bread there.
26. And so Joseph entered his house, and they offered him the gifts, holding them in their hands. And they reverenced prone on the ground.
27. But he, gently greeting them again, questioned them, saying: "Is your father, the old man about whom you spoke to me, in good health? Is he still alive?"
28. And they answered: "Your servant, our father, is safe; he is still alive." And bowing, they reverenced him.
29. Then Joseph, lifting up his eyes, saw Benjamin, his brother of the same womb, and he said, "Is this your little brother, about whom you spoke to me?" And again, he said, "May God be compassionate to you, my son."