13 At this, they tore their clothing. Then everyone loaded their donkeys, and they returned to the city.
14 When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground in front of him.
15 Joseph said to them, "What’s this you’ve done? Didn’t you know someone like me can discover God’s plans?"
16 Judah replied, "What can we say to my master? What words can we use? How can we prove we are innocent? God has found your servants guilty. We are now your slaves, all of us, including the one found with the cup."
17 Joseph said, "I’d never do such a thing. Only the man found with the cup will be my slave. As for the rest of you, you are free to go back to your father."
18 Judah approached him and said, “Please, my master, allow your servant to say something to my master without getting angry with your servant since you are like Pharaoh himself.
19 My master asked his servants, ‘Do you have a father or brother?’