Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.

Bible References

Because

Genesis 31:26
Laban said to Jacob, "What have you done, that you have deceived me, and carried away my daughters like captives of the sword?
Genesis 20:11
Abraham said, "Because I thought, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife's sake.'
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.