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Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New American Standard Bible
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 “(A)You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has [a]escaped from his master to you. 16 He shall live with you in your midst, in the place that he chooses in one of your [b]towns where it pleases him; (B)you shall not mistreat him.
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- Deuteronomy 23:15 Lit delivered himself
- Deuteronomy 23:16 Lit gates in the good to him
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
American Standard Version
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
American Standard Version
15 Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a servant that is escaped from his master unto thee: 16 he shall dwell with thee, in the midst of thee, in the place which he shall choose within one of thy gates, where it pleaseth him best: thou shalt not oppress him.
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Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New International Version
Deuteronomy 23:15-16
New International Version
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15 If a slave has taken refuge(A) with you, do not hand them over to their master.(B) 16 Let them live among you wherever they like and in whatever town they choose. Do not oppress(C) them.
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