1 Corinthians 7:21
If you were a slave when you were called, don't worry—though if you have an opportunity to become free, take it.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
In Context
20Everyone should remain in the position they were in when they were called.
Cross References
Luke 10:40Martha was concerned about all that needed to be done to prepare the meal, so she came to Jesus and said, “Master, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!”
Luke 21:34Watch out that you don't become distracted by partying or getting drunk or by the worries of this life, so that this day catches you by surprise.
Galatians 3:28There's no longer Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female—you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:11I'm not talking about my own needs, because I've already learned to be satisfied in whatever situation I find myself.
1 Timothy 6:1All who are bound under slavery should consider their masters worthy of respect, so that God's name and Christian beliefs won't be defamed.
1 Peter 2:18If you are a servant then submit to your master—not just those who are good and kind, but those who are harsh masters as well.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:18-25
Christian Contentment. ( a. d. 57.) 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 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. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for… Read the whole commentary →