Genesis 29:13-15

International Standard Version

¹³ When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him, kissed him, and brought him back to his house. Then Jacob told Laban about everything that had happened. ¹⁴ Laban responded, “You certainly are my flesh and blood!”^[a] So Jacob^[b] stayed with him for about a month.^[c]

Jacob Agrees to Work in Order to Marry Rachel

¹⁵ Later, Laban asked Jacob, “Should you serve me for free, just because you’re my nephew?^[d] Let’s talk about what your wages should be.”