1 Corinthians 7:21

19 ^aCircumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but ^bkeeping the commandments of God is what matters.

20 Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called.

21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.

22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is ^athe Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is ^bChrist’s slave.

23 ^aYou were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

24 Brethren, let each one remain with ^aGod in that state in which he was called.

Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:21

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American Standard Version
Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use `it' rather.

Amplified® Bible
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that trouble you. But if you are able to gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.

Contemporary English Version
Are you a slave? Don't let that bother you. But if you can win your freedom, you should.

Darby English Version
Hast thou been called [being] a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.

Good News Bible
Were you a slave when God called you? Well, never mind; but if you have a chance to become free, use it.

International Standard Version
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity.

King James Version
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

New American Standard Bible
Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.

New International Version
Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

New King James Version
Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Did you receive your calling while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you can become free, rather do that.

Young's Literal Translation
a servant -- wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free -- use `it' rather;

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