Deuteronomy 15:16

New International Reader's Version

But suppose your servant says to you, “I don’t want to leave you.” He loves you and your family. And you are taking good care of him.

Cross References

Psalm 40:6

You didn’t want sacrifices and offerings. You didn’t require burnt offerings and sin offerings. You opened my ears so that I could hear you and obey you.

Psalm 40:8

My God, I have come to do what you want. Your law is in my heart.”

Deuteronomy 15:15

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. The Lord your God set you free. That’s why I’m giving you this command today.

Deuteronomy 15:17

Then take him to the door of your house. Poke a hole through his earlobe into the doorpost. And he will become your servant for life. Do the same with your female servant.