Genesis 42:31
And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:
Cross-reference
Genesis 42:11
Parallel
In Genesis 42:11, the brothers originally claimed 'we are true men'—the same claim they repeat to Jacob in 42:31.
Genesis 42:9
Contrast
In Genesis 42:9, Joseph calls them spies—the very accusation they deny in 42:31 by saying 'we are no spies'.