Genesis 16:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

The angel said, “Go back to Sarai and be her slave.

Cross References

Titus 2:9

Tell slaves always to please their owners by obeying them in everything. Slaves must not talk back to their owners

Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ and put others first.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.

Genesis 16:6

Abram said, “All right! She's your slave—do whatever you want with her.” Then Sarai began treating Hagar so harshly that she finally ran away.

Genesis 16:8

and asked, “Hagar, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She answered, “I'm running away from Sarai, my owner.”

Genesis 16:10

I will give you a son, who will be called Ishmael, because I have heard your cry for help. And someday I will give you so many descendants that no one will be able to count them all.