Genesis 16:9

New English Translation

Then the Lord’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.

Cross References

Genesis 16:10

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

Genesis 16:6

Abram said to Sarai, “Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.

Genesis 16:8

He said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She replied, “I’m running away from my mistress, Sarai.”

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Ephesians 5:21

and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,