Genesis 16:9

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The Messenger of the Lord said to her, “Go back to your owner, and place yourself under her authority.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:10

The Messenger of the Lord also said to her, “I will give you many descendants. No one will be able to count them because there will be so many.”

Genesis 16:6

Abram answered Sarai, “Here, she’s your slave. Do what you like with her.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar so much that she ran away.

Genesis 16:8

He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s slave, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She answered, “I’m running away from my owner Sarai.”

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Ephesians 5:21

Place yourselves under each other’s authority out of respect for Christ.

Titus 2:9

Tell slaves who are believers to place themselves under their masters’ authority in everything they do. Tell them to please their masters, not to argue with them