1 Corinthians 7:21

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:21

BSB
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you-but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
AKJV
Are you called being a servant? care not for it: but if you may be made free, use it rather.
CPDV
Are you a servant who has been called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you ever have the ability to be free, make use of it.
ERV
Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: but if thou canst become free, use it rather.
NHEB
Were you called being a slave? Do not let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
SMT
A servant wert thou called? let it not concern thee: for if thou art able to be free, rather make use of it.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:21
Summary
Freed slave should embrace emancipation opportunity
Event
Guidance on enslaved believers
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching