Genesis 31:31

New International Reader's Version

Jacob answered Laban, “I was afraid. I thought you would take your daughters away from me by force.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham replied, “I thought, ‘There is no respect for God in this place. They will kill me because of my wife.’

Genesis 31:30

Now you have run away. You longed to go back to your father’s home. But why did you have to steal the statues of my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

But if you find anyone who has the statues of your gods, that person will not remain alive. While our relatives are watching, look for yourself. See if there’s anything of yours here with me. If you find anything belonging to you, take it.” But Jacob didn’t know that Rachel had stolen the statues.

Proverbs 29:25

If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.