Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Slavery"
The Bible regulated slavery in the ancient world, planted seeds for its abolition (Philemon, Galatians 3:28), and ultimately inspired the abolition movement.
The Bible regulated slavery in the ancient world, planted seeds for its abolition (Philemon, Galatians 3:28), and ultimately inspired the abolition movement.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." — Galatians 3:28 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Slavery?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
"Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved."
"And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death."
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