en_tn_condensed/gen/43/18.md

The men were afraid

"Joseph's brothers were afraid"

they were brought to Joseph's house

This can be stated in active form. AT: "they were going into Joseph's house" or "the steward was taking them into Joseph's house" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

It is because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time we were brought in

This can be stated in active form. AT: "The steward is bringing us into the house because of the money that someone put back in our sacks" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

that he may seek an opportunity against us. He might arrest us

This can be translated as a new sentence. AT: "He is waiting for the opportunity to accuse us, so that he might arrest us"