11. We are all brothers—we all have the same father. We are honest men. We have come only to buy food.”
12. Then Joseph said to them, “No, you have come to spy on us!”
13. And the brothers said, “No, sir, we come as servants from Canaan. We are all brothers, sons of the same father. There were twelve brothers in our family. Our youngest brother is still at home with our father, and the other brother died a long time ago.”
14. But Joseph said to them, “No! I can see that I am right. You are spies.
15. But I will let you prove that you are telling the truth. In the name of Pharaoh, I swear that I will not let you go until your youngest brother comes here.
16. One of you must go back to get your youngest brother while the rest of you stay here in prison. Then we can prove whether you are telling the truth or not. If you are not telling the truth, then by Pharaoh, I swear that you are spies!”
17. Then Joseph put them all in prison for three days.
18. After three days Joseph said to them, “I am a God-fearing man. Do this, and I will let you live.