18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, "I'll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel."
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel."
18 And it was Rachel that Jacob loved. So Jacob answered, "I will work for you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel."
18 Now Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, "I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter."
18 Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he told her father, "I'll work for you for seven years if you'll give me Rachel, your younger daughter, as my wife."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:18
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30
(Read Genesis 29:15-30)
During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of the labour of love, 1 Corinthians 7:2.