Genesis 33:15

New American Bible - revised edition

Esau replied, “Let me at least put at your disposal some of the people who are with me.” But Jacob said, “Why is this that I am treated so kindly, my lord?”

Cross References

Genesis 32:6

I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’”

Genesis 33:16

So on that day Esau went on his way back to Seir,

Genesis 34:11

Then Shechem appealed to Dinah’s father and brothers: “Do me this favor, and whatever you ask from me, I will give.

Genesis 47:25

“You have saved our lives!” they answered. “We have found favor with my lord; now we will be Pharaoh’s slaves.”

2 Samuel 16:4

The king therefore said to Ziba, “So! Everything Meribbaal had is yours.” Then Ziba said: “I pay you homage, my lord the king. May I find favor with you!” David and Shimei.

Ruth 2:13

She said, “May I prove worthy of your favor, my lord. You have comforted me. You have spoken to the heart of your servant—and I am not even one of your servants!”

1 Samuel 1:18

She replied, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes,” and left. She went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and no longer appeared downhearted.

1 Samuel 25:8

Ask your servants and they will tell you. Look kindly on these young men, since we come at a festival time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can.’”