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Genesis 33:15

15 “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!”

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Genesis 33:15 — The New International Version (NIV)

15 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 33:15 — English Standard Version (ESV)

15 So Esau said, “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 33:15 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

15 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 33:15 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

15 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 33:15 — New Century Version (NCV)

15 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 33:15 — American Standard Version (ASV)

15 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 33:15 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

15 And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the people that are with me. And he said, What need? Let me find favour in the eyes of my lord.

Genesis 33:15 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

15 Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my men with you.” 

“Why do that?” Jacob asked. “I only want to win your favor, sir.” 

Genesis 33:15 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

15 Esau said, “Let me leave some of my people with you.”

But he replied, “Why do that? Please indulge me, my lord.”

Genesis 33:15 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

15 So Esau said, “Let me leave with you some of the people who are with me.” But he said, “Why should my lord be so kind to me?”

Genesis 33:15 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

15 And Esau said, “Let me leave some of my people with you.” But he said, “What need is there? Let me find favor in the eyes of my lord.”

Genesis 33:15 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

15 Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my men with you.”

“Why do that?” Jacob asked. “I just hope I’ve pleased you.”

Genesis 33:15 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

15 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.”


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