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Jun 18, 2020 · Therefore, when the New Testament uses slavery as a picture to describe the relationship between the believer and Jesus, it is referring to the first type of biblical slavery, NOT to the one we typically think about from our history. The Bible is referring to voluntary servitude entered freely because of a debt (i.e., a bondservant or bondslave).
2 Peter 2:19. ESV They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. NIV They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for "people are slaves to whatever has mastered them." NASB promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of ...
- 1 Corinthians 7:21. 21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. Read Chapter All Versions.
- 1 Peter 2:16. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Read Chapter All Versions.
- 1 Peter 2:18. 18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
- 1 Timothy 1:10. 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine.
1 Peter 2:18. ESV Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. NIV Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. NASB Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not ...
Romans 8:15. ESV For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" NIV The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.
Genesis 1:1-31 ESV / 2 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
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Romans 6:20. Verse Concepts. For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 1 Corinthians 7:22. Verse Concepts. For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lord’s freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christ’s slave. Deuteronomy 28:68.
