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1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Good News Translation
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Good News Translation
21 Were you a slave when God called you? Well, never mind; but if you have a chance to become free, use it.[a] 22 For a slave who has been called by the Lord is the Lord's free person; in the same way a free person who has been called by Christ is his slave. 23 God bought you for a price; so do not become slaves of people.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:21 but if you have a chance to become free, use it; or but even if you have a chance to become free, choose rather to make the best of your condition as a slave.
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
New International Version
1 Corinthians 7:21-23
New International Version
21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 22 For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person;(A) similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave.(B) 23 You were bought at a price;(C) do not become slaves of human beings.
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