Genesis 37:21
And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.
Cross-references
Genesis 42:22
Citation
In Genesis 42:22, Reuben reminds his brothers of this very moment — 'Did I not tell you not to sin against the boy?'
Genesis 35:22
Historical context
In Genesis 35:22, Reuben slept with Bilhah — the same Reuben who here tries to save Joseph, showing his complex character.
Luke 23:51
Parallel
In Luke 23:51, Joseph of Arimathea dissents from the council's decision — like Reuben dissenting from his brothers' plan to kill Joseph.