Genesis 32:20

New Century Version

Say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’ ” Jacob thought, “If I send these gifts ahead of me, maybe Esau will forgive me. Then when I see him, perhaps he will accept me.”

Cross References

Genesis 32:19

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

Genesis 32:21

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

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Jacob said to them, “If it has to be that way, then do this: Take some of the best foods in our land in your packs. Give them to the man as a gift: some balm, some honey, spices, myrrh, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

1 Kings 20:31

His officers said to him, “We have heard that the kings of Israel are trustworthy. Let’s dress in rough cloth to show our sadness, and wear ropes on our heads. Then we will go to the king of Israel, and perhaps he will let you live.”

Proverbs 15:18

People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

Proverbs 16:14

An angry king can put someone to death, so a wise person will try to make him happy.

Proverbs 18:16

Taking gifts to important people will help get you in to see them.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift will calm an angry person; a present given in secrecy will quiet great anger.

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no payment for the wrong; he will take no amount of money.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? Maybe God will change his mind. Maybe he will stop being angry, and then we will not die.

2 Timothy 2:25

The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth.

1 Samuel 6:5

Make models of the growths and the rats that are ruining the country, and give honor to Israel’s God. Then maybe he will stop being so hard on you, your gods, and your land.