Genesis 32:4
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4 He told them, “Give this message to my master Esau: ‘Humble greetings from your servant Jacob. Until now I have been living with Uncle Laban,
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1 Peter 3:6
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6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do.
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Luke 14:11
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11 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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Ecclesiastes 10:4
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4 If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit!
A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.
Proverbs 15:1
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15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 6:3
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3 follow my advice and save yourself,
for you have placed yourself at your friend’s mercy.
Now swallow your pride;
go and beg to have your name erased.
1 Kings 20:32
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32 So they put on burlap and ropes, and they went to the king of Israel and begged, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please let me live!’”
The king of Israel responded, “Is he still alive? He is my brother!”
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1 Samuel 26:17
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17 Saul recognized David’s voice and called out, “Is that you, my son David?”
And David replied, “Yes, my lord the king.
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Exodus 32:22
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22 “Don’t get so upset, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know how evil these people are.
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Genesis 33:8
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8 “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.”
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Genesis 32:18
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18 You must reply, ‘They belong to your servant Jacob, but they are a gift for his master Esau. Look, he is coming right behind us.’”
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Genesis 32:5
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5 and now I own cattle, donkeys, flocks of sheep and goats, and many servants, both men and women. I have sent these messengers to inform my lord of my coming, hoping that you will be friendly to me.’”
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Genesis 27:37
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37 Isaac said to Esau, “I have made Jacob your master and have declared that all his brothers will be his servants. I have guaranteed him an abundance of grain and wine—what is left for me to give you, my son?”
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Genesis 27:29
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29 May many nations become your servants,
and may they bow down to you.
May you be the master over your brothers,
and may your mother’s sons bow down to you.
All who curse you will be cursed,
and all who bless you will be blessed.”
Genesis 23:6
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6 “Listen, my lord, you are an honored prince among us. Choose the finest of our tombs and bury her there. No one here will refuse to help you in this way.”
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Genesis 4:7
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7 You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”
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