Genesis 29:13-15

Expanded Bible

¹³ When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran to meet him. Laban hugged him and kissed him and brought him to his house, where Jacob told Laban everything that had happened.

¹⁴ Then Laban said, “You are my own ·flesh and blood [^Lbone and flesh].”

Jacob Is Tricked

Jacob stayed there a month. ¹⁵ Then Laban said to Jacob, “You are my relative, but ·it is not right for you to work for me without pay [^Lshould you serve me for nothing?]. What ·would you like me to pay you [will your wages be]?”