Slavery
10 passages
- Exodus 21:16
Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.
Read it in context - Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
Read it in context - Exodus 21:20
If a man strikes his manservant or maidservant with a rod, and the servant dies by his hand, he shall surely be punished.
Read it in context - Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 2:18
Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
Read it in context - Philemon 1:16
no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
Read it in context - Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Read it in context - 1 Peter 2:16
Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
Read it in context - Deuteronomy 24:7
If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.
Read it in context - 1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
Read it in context
Readers at OpenBible.info suggested and ranked these verses. A verse can mean something different on its own than in its chapter, so open each one and see for yourself.