Genesis 37:21

And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

Cross-references

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.