8 Bible Verses about Captivity, Metaphorically

Jesus replied, "Truly, truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave.

For I see you are a bitter poison and a pack of evil."

they may come to their senses again and escape the snare of the devil, as they are brought back to life by God to do his will.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me: for he has consecrated me to preach the gospel to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim release for captives and recovery of sight for the blind, to set free the oppressed,

So, if the Son sets you free, you will be really free.

There were traitors of false brothers, who had crept in to spy out the freedom we enjoy in Christ Jesus; they did aim at enslaving us again. But we refused to yield for a single instant to their claims; we were determined that the truth of the gospel should hold good for you.

with the freedom for which Christ set us free. Make a firm stand then, do not slip into any yoke of servitude.

Thus it is said, When he ascended on high he led a host captive and granted gifts to men.