Genesis 42:15,20
Genesis 42:14-16 The Message (MSG)
But Joseph said, “It’s just as I said, you’re spies. This is how I’ll test you. As Pharaoh lives, you’re not going to leave this place until your younger brother comes here. Send one of you to get your brother while the rest of you stay here in jail. We’ll see if you’re telling the truth or not. As Pharaoh lives, I say you’re spies.”
Genesis 42:18-20 The Message (MSG)
On the third day, Joseph spoke to them. “Do this and you’ll live. I’m a God-fearing man. If you’re as honest as you say you are, one of your brothers will stay here in jail while the rest of you take the food back to your hungry families. But you have to bring your youngest brother back to me, confirming the truth of your speech—and not one of you will die.” They agreed.
Genesis 42:15 King James Version (KJV)
hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.
Genesis 42:20 King James Version (KJV)
but bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
Genesis 42:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
by this you will be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not go from this place unless your youngest brother comes here!
Genesis 42:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die.” And they did so.
Genesis 42:15 New Century Version (NCV)
But I will give you a way to prove you are telling the truth. As surely as the king lives, you will not leave this place until your youngest brother comes here.
Genesis 42:20 New Century Version (NCV)
Then bring your youngest brother back here to me. If you do this, I will know you are telling the truth, and you will not die.” The brothers agreed to this.
Genesis 42:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
hereby ye shall be proved: by the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.
Genesis 42:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
and bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.
Genesis 42:15 New International Version (NIV)
And this is how you will be tested: As surely as Pharaoh lives, you will not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.
Genesis 42:20 New International Version (NIV)
But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die.” This they proceeded to do.
Genesis 42:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
In this manner you shall be tested: By the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here.
Genesis 42:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
And bring your youngest brother to me; so your words will be verified, and you shall not die.” And they did so.
Genesis 42:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In this way you shall be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not leave this place unless your youngest brother comes here!
Genesis 42:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
but bring your youngest brother to me, so your words will be verified and you will not die.” And they did so.
Genesis 42:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
This is how I will test your story. I swear by the life of Pharaoh that you will never leave Egypt unless your youngest brother comes here!
Genesis 42:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
But you must bring your youngest brother back to me. This will prove that you are telling the truth, and you will not die.” To this they agreed.
Genesis 42:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
And here is how I’ll test you: unless your younger brother comes and presents himself here before me, then as surely as Pharaoh lives, you shall not depart from here!
Genesis 42:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
You must return with your youngest brother so that I may verify your story, and that you may not die.” So they agreed to do so.