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Deuteronomy 15:16

Deuteronomy chapter 15 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it shall be, if he say unto thee, I will not go out from thee; because he loveth thee and thy house, because he is well with thee;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it shall be, if he say unto thee, I will not go away from thee; because he loveth thee and thine house, because he is well with thee;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it shall be, if he say unto thee, I will not go out from thee; because he loveth thee and thy house, because he is well with thee;

Context

v.15And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and Jehovah thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to-day.

v.16This passage

v.17then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maid-servant thou shalt do likewise.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 40:6

    Sacrifice and offering thou hast no delight in; Mine ears hast thou opened: Burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required.

  • Exodus 21:5

    But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:

  • Psalms 40:8

    I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart.