Deuteronomy 15:11-13

Contemporary English Version

^11 (A) There will always be some Israelites who are poor and needy. That's why I am commanding you to be generous with them.

Setting Slaves Free

(Exodus 21.1-11)

Moses said to Israel:

^12 (B) If any of you buy Israelites as slaves, you must set them free after six years. ¹³ And don't just tell them they are free to leave—