Genesis 33:8,15
Genesis 33:8 The Message (MSG)
Esau then asked, “And what was the meaning of all those herds that I met?” “I was hoping that they would pave the way for my master to welcome me.”
Genesis 33:15 The Message (MSG)
Esau said, “Let me at least lend you some of my men.” “There’s no need,” said Jacob. “Your generous welcome is all I need or want.”
Genesis 33:8 King James Version (KJV)
And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.
Genesis 33:15 King James Version (KJV)
And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.
Genesis 33:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And he said, “What do you mean by all this company which I have met?” And he said, “To find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Esau said, “Please let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But he said, “What need is there? Let me find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Esau said, “I saw many herds as I was coming here. Why did you bring them?” Jacob answered, “They were to please you, my master.”
Genesis 33:15 New Century Version (NCV)
So Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my people with you.” “No, thank you,” said Jacob. “I only want to please you, my master.”
Genesis 33:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
And he said, What meanest thou by all this company which I met? And he said, To find favor in the sight of my lord.
Genesis 33:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find favor in the sight of my lord.
Genesis 33:8 New International Version (NIV)
Esau asked, “What’s the meaning of all these flocks and herds I met?” “To find favor in your eyes, my lord,” he said.
Genesis 33:15 New International Version (NIV)
Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my men with you.” “But why do that?” Jacob asked. “Just let me find favor in the eyes of my lord.”
Genesis 33:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company which I met?” And he said, “These are to find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
And Esau said, “Now let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But he said, “What need is there? Let me find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Esau asked, “What do you mean by all this company which I have met?” And he answered, “[These are] to find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Esau said, “Please let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But Jacob said, “What need is there [for it]? Let me find favor in the sight of my lord.”
Genesis 33:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
“And what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked. Jacob replied, “They are a gift, my lord, to ensure your friendship.”
Genesis 33:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
“All right,” Esau said, “but at least let me assign some of my men to guide and protect you.” Jacob responded, “That’s not necessary. It’s enough that you’ve received me warmly, my lord!”
Genesis 33:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Esau asked Jacob, “Why did you send all these animals to me?” “I was hoping to find favor with you, my lord,” Jacob replied.
Genesis 33:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Esau said, “Well, at least let me leave you with some of my men.” “You’re so kind,” Jacob replied, “but there’s no need to do so.”