You know that I have worked as hard as I could for your father.
Jacob responded, “You know how much work I’ve done for you and what has happened to your livestock under my care.
Slaves, place yourselves under the authority of your owners and show them complete respect. Obey not only those owners who are good and kind, but also those who are unfair.
Your father has cheated me. He has changed my wages 10 times. But God hasn’t let him harm me.
Give me my wives and my children for whom I’ve worked, and let me go. You know how much work I’ve done for you.”
