17. Jacob was afraid. He said, "How holy this place is! This must be the house of God. This is the gate of heaven."
18. Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head. He set it up as a pillar. And he poured oil on top of it.
19. He named that place Bethel. But the city used to be called Luz.
20. Then Jacob made a promise. He said, "May God be with me. May he watch over me on this journey I'm taking. May he give me food to eat and clothes to wear.
21. May he do as he has promised so that I can return safely to my father's home. Then you, Lord, will be my God.