Genesis 20:11 - Exposition

And Abraham said (offering as his first apology for his sinful behavior the fear which he entertained of the depravity of the people), Because I thought, —literally, said (sc. in my heart)— Surely the fear of God is not in this place ;—otherwise, there is not any fear of God, רק having usually a confirming sense with reference to what follows— and they will slay me for my wife's sake.