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Genesis 42:11

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We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.
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  1. 2 Corinthians 6:4Rank 1 from verse 11
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    4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

  2. Genesis 42:19Rank 2 from verse 11
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    19If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:

  3. Genesis 42:33–34Rank 3 from verse 11
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    33And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:

    34And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land.

  4. John 7:18Rank 4 from verse 11
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    18He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

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Genesis 42:11

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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true

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Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

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spies

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Persons secretly sent to obtain information or carry out a concealed purpose.

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10And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.

11We are all one man’s sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.

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12And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

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