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21 Were you called as a slave? Do not let it be a concern to you. But if also[a] you are able to become free, rather make-use-of the opportunity. 22 For the one having been called in the Lord as a slave is a freedperson of the Lord. Likewise the one having been called as a free one is a slave of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves[b] of people.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:21 That is, if also (while not being concerned about it, but serving the Lord)... the opportunity. Or, if indeed... your freedom. Or, even if... your present state; that is, do not wait to be free to serve Christ.
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:23 That is, sell yourselves as slaves; or, become slaves of the opinions of people regarding your status in life.

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