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Genesis 32:5

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

and now I own cattle, donkeys, and sheep, as well as many slaves. Master, I am sending these messengers in the hope that you will be kind to me.”

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Esau asked Jacob, “Why did you send those herds I met along the road?” “Master,” Jacob answered, “I sent them so you would be friendly to me.”

Esau replied, “Let me leave some of my men with you.” “You don't have to do that,” Jacob answered. “I am happy, simply knowing that you are friendly to me.”

Have I ever asked any of you to give me a gift

David then told him, “Everything that used to belong to Mephibosheth is now yours.” Ziba said, “Your Majesty, I am your humble servant, and I hope you will be pleased with me.”

“Sir, thank you for being so kind to me,” Hannah said. Then she left, and after eating something, she felt much better.

“Sir, you have saved our lives!” they answered. “We are glad to be slaves of the king.”

Please accept these as gifts I brought to you. God has been good to me, and I have everything I need.” Jacob kept insisting until Esau agreed.

So do whatever God tells you to do. Even the property God took from our father and gave to you really belongs to us and our children.

Jacob soon became rich and successful. He owned many sheep, goats, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of slaves.

But suppose one of the servants thinks that the master won't return until late. Suppose that servant starts beating all the other servants and eats and drinks and gets drunk.

One day the Lord said, “Jacob, go back to your relatives in the land of your ancestors, and I will be with you.”




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