Genesis 32:20

The Passion Translation

And be sure to say, ‘Your servant Jacob is coming behind us,’ ” because he reasoned, “If I can appease Esau with these gifts before I have to meet him face-to-face, he may accept me.”

Cross References

Proverbs 21:14

Try giving a secret gift to the one who is angry with you and watch his anger disappear. A kind, generous gift goes a long way to soothe the anger of one who is livid.

2 Timothy 2:25

Then with meekness you’ll be able to carefully enlighten those who argue with you so they can see God’s gracious gift of repentance and be brought to the truth.

Proverbs 16:14

The anger of a king releases the messenger of death, but a wise person will know how to pacify his wrath.

Proverbs 15:18

A touchy, hot-tempered man picks a fight, but the calm, patient man knows how to silence strife.

Proverbs 6:35

Try all you want to talk your way out of it— offer him a bribe and see if you can manipulate him with your money. Nothing will turn him aside when he comes to you with vengeance in his eyes!

Genesis 43:11

After considering their words, their father Israel said to them, “If that’s the way it has to be, then do this: Load your donkeys with the very best gifts you can find, choice products of the land, and offer them to the man. Take some balm and some honey, spices, and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Genesis 32:19

He likewise instructed the leaders of the second and the third herds and all those following them, “You must say the same thing when you meet Esau.

Genesis 32:21

So he sent the gifts on ahead of him, while he spent that night in the camp.

Proverbs 18:16

Would you like to meet a very important person? Take a generous gift. It will do wonders to gain entrance into his presence.