And we said to my lord, "The lad cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.'
Genesis 44:22
Surrounding context
44:21 Then you said to your servants, "Bring him down to me, that I may set my eyes on him.'
44:22 And we said to my lord, "The lad cannot leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.'
44:23 But you said to your servants, "Unless your youngest brother comes down with you, you shall see my face no more.'