Genesis 32:3-5

Good News Translation

³ Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the country of Edom. ⁴ He instructed them to say: “I, Jacob, your obedient servant, report to my master Esau that I have been staying with Laban and that I have delayed my return until now. ⁵ I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor.”