Genesis 32:20

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You will say, ‘This is a gift to you, and your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought, “If I send these men ahead with gifts, maybe Esau will forgive me and accept me.”

Cross References

Proverbs 21:14

If anyone is angry with you, give them a gift in private. A gift given in secret will calm even the strongest anger.

2 Timothy 2:25

You must gently teach those who don’t agree with you. Maybe God will let them change their hearts so that they can accept the truth.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? Maybe God will stop being angry and change his mind, and we will not be punished.

Proverbs 16:14

When a king gets angry, he can put someone to death. So it is wise to keep the king happy.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick temper causes fights, but patience brings peace and calm.

Proverbs 6:35

No payment—no amount of money—will stop him.

1 Kings 20:31

His servants said to him, “We heard that the kings of Israel are merciful. Let’s dress in rough cloth with ropes on our heads. Then let’s go to the king of Israel. Maybe he will let us live.”

1 Samuel 6:5

So make models of the tumors and models of the mice that are ruining the country. Give these gold models to the God of Israel as payment. Then maybe the God of Israel will stop punishing you, your gods, and your land.

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said, “If it is really true, take Benjamin with you. But take some gifts to the governor. Take some of the things we have been able to gather in our land. Take him some honey, pistachio nuts, almonds, spices, and myrrh.

Genesis 32:19

Jacob also ordered the second servant, the third servant, and all the other servants to do the same thing. He said, “You will say the same thing to Esau when you meet him.

Genesis 32:21

So Jacob sent the gifts to Esau, but he stayed that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

Gifts can open many doors and help you meet important people.