Genesis 32:20

Good News Translation

You must say, ‘Yes, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” Jacob was thinking, “I will win him over with the gifts, and when I meet him, perhaps he will forgive me.”

Cross References

Genesis 32:19

He gave the same order to the second, the third, and to all the others who were in charge of the herds: “This is what you must say to Esau when you meet him.

Genesis 32:21

He sent the gifts on ahead of him and spent that night in camp.

Genesis 43:11

Their father said to them, “If that is how it has to be, then take the best products of the land in your packs as a present for the governor: a little resin, a little honey, spices, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

1 Kings 20:31

His officials went to him and said, “We have heard that the Israelite kings are merciful. Give us permission to go to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our necks, and maybe he will spare your life.”

Proverbs 15:18

Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.

Proverbs 16:14

A wise person will try to keep the king happy; if the king becomes angry, someone may die.

Proverbs 18:16

Do you want to meet an important person? Take a gift and it will be easy.

Proverbs 21:14

If someone is angry with you, a gift given secretly will calm him down.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not accept any payment; no amount of gifts will satisfy his anger.

Jonah 3:9

Perhaps God will change his mind; perhaps he will stop being angry, and we will not die!”

2 Timothy 2:25

who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the truth.

1 Samuel 6:5

You must make these models of the tumors and of the mice that are ravaging your country, and you must give honor to the God of Israel. Perhaps he will stop punishing you, your gods, and your land.