Verse 5

But if the servant shall plainly say, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children. I will not go out free;'

Referenced Verses

• Deut 15:16-17 : 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; 17 then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant forever. Also to your female servant you shall do likewise.
• 2 Cor 5:14-15 : 14 For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died. 15 He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
• Isa 26:13 : 13 Yahweh our God, other lords besides you have had dominion over us, but by you only will we make mention of your name.