Deuteronomy 15:14-16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 but shall weigh him down with gifts from your flock and threshing floor and wine press; as the Lord, your God, has blessed you, so you shall give to him. 15 For remember that you too were slaves in the land of Egypt, and the Lord, your God, redeemed you. That is why I am giving you this command today.(A) 16 (B)But if he says to you, “I do not wish to leave you,” because he loves you and your household, since he is well off with you,
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