Cross References

Genesis 16:9

New American Bible - revised edition

But the Lord’s angel told her: “Go back to your mistress and submit to her authority.

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I will make your descendants so numerous,” added the Lord’s angel, “that they will be too many to count.”

Abram told Sarai: “Your maid is in your power. Do to her what you regard as right.” Sarai then mistreated her so much that Hagar ran away from her.

and he asked, “Hagar, maid of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She answered, “I am running away from my mistress, Sarai.”

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Slaves are to be under the control of their masters in all respects, giving them satisfaction, not talking back to them