Genesis 31:31

New American Bible - revised edition

Jacob replied to Laban, “I was frightened at the thought that you might take your daughters away from me by force.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham answered, “I thought there would be no fear of God in this place, and so they would kill me on account of my wife.

Genesis 31:30

Granted that you had to leave because you were longing for your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

As for your gods, the one you find them with shall not remain alive! If, with our kinsmen looking on, you identify anything here as belonging to you, take it.” Jacob had no idea that Rachel had stolen the household images.

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of others becomes a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is safe.