1 Corinthians 7:21

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that trouble you. No, even if you are able to gain your freedom, still do your best.

Open English Bible (US)

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

20Let everyone remain in that condition of life in which they were when the call came to them.

22For the person who was a slave when they were called to the master’s service is the Master’s freedman; so, too, the person who was free when called is Christ’s slave.

Read all of 1 Corinthians 7

Cross References

Luke 10:40but Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said, “Master, do you approve of my sister’s leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me.”

Luke 21:34Be on your guard or your minds will become dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and ‘that day’ will close on you suddenly like a trap.

Galatians 3:28All distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, have vanished; for in union with Christ Jesus you are all one.

Philippians 4:11Do not think that I am saying this under the pressure of want. For I, however I am placed, have learned to be independent of circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:1All who are in the position of slaves should regard their masters as deserving of the greatest respect, so that the name of God, and our teaching, may not be maligned.

1 Peter 2:18Those of you who are domestic servants should always be submissive and respectful to their masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are arbitrary.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Corinthians 7:21