Verse 16

It shall be, if he tells you, "I will not go out from you;" because he loves you and your house, because he is well with you;

Referenced Verses

• Exod 21:5-6 : 5 But if the servant shall plainly say, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children. I will not go out free;' 6 then his master shall bring him to God, and shall bring him to the door or to the doorpost, and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl, and he shall serve him for ever.
• Ps 40:6 : 6 Sacrifice and offering you didn't desire. You have opened my ears. You have not required burnt offering and sin offering.
• Ps 40:8 : 8 I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart."