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42 because they are my servants. I brought them out of slavery in Egypt. They must not become slaves again. 43 You must not be a cruel master to them. You must respect your God.

44 “About your men and women slaves: You may get men and women slaves from the other nations around you.

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42 Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt,(A) they must not be sold as slaves. 43 Do not rule over them ruthlessly,(B) but fear your God.(C)

44 “‘Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves.

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