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1 Corinthians 7:21

Contentment

19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.

20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

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

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.

23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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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.
KJV
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
WEB
Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
ASV
Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.
DARBY
Hast thou been called [being] a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.
BLB
Were you called [while] a slave? Let it not be a care to you; but if also you have power to become free, rather use [it].
ÅB
Ble du kalt som slave, da gjør deg ingen sorg av det; men kan du også bli fri, så gjør heller bruk derav!
OTB
Ble du kalt som slave? La det ikke bekymre deg. Men hvis du kan få din frihet, benytt anledningen.
B1930
Blev du kalt som træl, da gjør dig ingen sorg av det; men kan du også bli fri, så gjør heller bruk derav!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 2:18–24

    Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

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  • Colossians 3:11

    Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

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  • 1 Corinthians 12:13

    For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

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  • Luke 12:29

    And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

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  • Luke 10:40–41

    But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

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  • Galatians 3:28

    There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

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  • Hebrews 13:5

    Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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  • Philippians 4:11

    Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

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