Genesis 31:31

New King James Version

Then Jacob answered and said to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I said, ‘Perhaps you would take your daughters from me by force.’

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

And Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will kill me on account of my wife.

Genesis 31:30

And now you have surely gone because you greatly long for your father’s house, but why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

With whomever you find your gods, do not let him live. In the presence of our brethren, identify what I have of yours and take it with you.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.