Common English Bible

Genesis 33:4-10 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. But Esau ran to meet him, threw his arms around his neck, kissed him, and they wept.

5. Esau looked up and saw the women and children and said, "Who are these with you?"Jacob said, "The children that God generously gave your servant."

6. The women servants and their children came forward and bowed down.

7. Then Leah and her servants also came forward and bowed, and afterward Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed.

8. Esau said, "What’s the meaning of this entire group of animals that I met?"Jacob said, "To ask for my master’s kindness."

9. Esau said, "I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what’s yours."

10. Jacob said, "No, please, do me the kindness of accepting my gift. Seeing your face is like seeing God’s face, since you’ve accepted me so warmly.