Common English Bible

Genesis 42:7-11 Common English Bible (CEB)

7. When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he acted like he didn’t know them. He spoke to them with a harsh tone and said, "Where have you come from?"And they said, "From the land of Canaan to buy food."

8. Joseph recognized his brothers, but they didn’t recognize him.

9. Joseph remembered the dreams he had dreamed about them, and said to them, "You are spies. You’ve come to look for the country’s weaknesses."

10. They said to him, "No, Master. Your servants have just come to buy food.

11. We are all sons of one man. We are honest men. Your servants aren’t spies."