Genesis 44:22 in the World English Bible
We said to my lord, ‘The boy can’t leave his father, for if he should leave his father, his father would die.’
Context
21 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Bring him down unto me, that I may set mine eyes upon him.
22 And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die.
23 And thou saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face no more.