Leviticus 25:42
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42 For they are my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves are sold.
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Leviticus 25:55
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55 For to me the Israelites are servants; they are my servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
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Romans 6:22
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22 But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the fruit you have leads to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.(A)
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1 Corinthians 7:21-23
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21 Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. Even if you can gain your freedom, make the most of it.[a] 22 For whoever was called in the Lord as a slave is a freed person belonging to the Lord, just as whoever was free when called is a slave belonging to Christ.(A) 23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of humans.(B)
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- 7.21 Meaning of Gk uncertain
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