Genesis 31:31

New International Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’

Genesis 31:30

Now you have gone off because you longed to return to your father’s household. But why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

But if you find anyone who has your gods, that person shall not live. In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself whether there is anything of yours here with me; and if so, take it.” Now Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the gods.

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.