Deuteronomy 15:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

But one of your slaves may say, “I love you and your family, and I would be better off staying with you, so please don't make me leave.”

Cross References

Psalm 40:8

‘I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart.’ ”

Psalm 40:6

Sacrifices and offerings are not what please you; gifts and payment for sin are not what you demand. But you made me willing to listen and obey.

Deuteronomy 15:15

I am commanding you to obey the Lord as a reminder that you were slaves in Egypt before he set you free.

Deuteronomy 15:17

Take the slave to the door of your house and push a sharp metal rod through one earlobe and into the door. Such slaves will belong to you for life, whether they are men or women.