Genesis 16:9 Cross References

Genesis 16:9

9: Then the angel of the LORD said, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority."

1 Peter 5:5

  1. You younger men, accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for "God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble."
  2. So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

  1. If your boss is angry with you, don't quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

1 Peter 2:18

  1. You who are slaves must accept the authority of your masters. Do whatever they tell you--not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are harsh.
  2. For God is pleased with you when, for the sake of your conscience, you patiently endure unfair treatment.
  3. Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing right and are patient beneath the blows, God is pleased with you.
  4. This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps.
  5. He never sinned, and he never deceived anyone.

Ephesians 6:5

  1. Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.
  2. Work hard, but not just to please your masters when they are watching. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.

Ephesians 5:21

  1. And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Titus 2:9

  1. Slaves must obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
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