Isaiah 52:3 ASV, Ezekiel 18:4 ASV, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20 ASV, 1 Corinthians 7:17-23 ASV, 1 Corinthians 7:24 ASV and 1 Peter 1:18-21 ASV

The language is that of slaves owned by God. We were slaves already to sin, but God purchased us, set us free from sin and now we belong to Him, the lover of our souls! Paul says we were bought "with a price". Why add this? To emphasize the great cost that God paid on our behalf, the suffering and death of Jesus

Therefore, we no longer own our lives – all souls belong to God - especially those who were bought at a price (1 Cor. 16:9; Ezek. 18:4). Being bought at a price refers to slaves purchased at auction. Christ's death freed us from sin, but also obligates us to his way of life, thinking, and service.