¹⁸ then you shall say, ‘They are your servant Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord Esau; and behold, he also is behind us.’ ”

⁴ And he commanded them, saying, ^(A)“Speak thus to my lord Esau, ‘Thus your servant Jacob says: “I have dwelt with Laban and stayed there until now. ^5 (B)I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that ^(C)I may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”