1 Corinthians 7:22

For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:22

BSB
For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord's freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ's slave.
AKJV
For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
CPDV
For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ.
ERV
For he that was called in the Lord, being a bondservant, is the Lord's freedman: likewise he that was called, being free, is Christ's bondservant.
NHEB
For he who was called in the Lord being a slave is the Lord's free person. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's slave.
SMT
For the servant called in the Lord, is the freedman of the Lord: likewise also the freedman called, is the servant of Christ.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:22

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:22
Summary
Slave in Christ becomes free; free person becomes servant
Event
Paradox of Christian freedom
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching