Genesis 29:12-20 ▼

12 Jacob told Rachel that he was related to her father, since he was Rebekah's son, so she ran and told her father.

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!| So Jacob stayed with him for about a month.

15 Later, Laban asked Jacob, |Should you serve me for free, just because you're my nephew? Let's talk about what your wages should be.|

16 Now Laban happened to have two daughters. The older one was named Leah and the younger was named Rachel.

17 Leah looked rather plain, but Rachel was lovely in form and appearance.

18 Jacob loved Rachel, so he made this offer to Laban: |I'll serve you for seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.|

19 |It's better that I give her to you than to another man,| Laban replied, |so stay with me.|

20 Jacob served seven years for Rachel, but it seemed like only a few days because of his love for her.