1 Corinthians 7:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.”
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“For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord’s freedman: likewise he that was called being free, is Christ’s bondservant.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for he who <FI>is<Fi> in the Lord--having been called a servant--is the Lord's freedman: in like manner also he the freeman, having been called, is servant of Christ:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 7:22 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 116:16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
- Luke 1:74deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
- John 8:32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
- Romans 1:1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—
- Romans 6:18You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
- 1 Corinthians 9:19Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
- Galatians 1:10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
- Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
- Galatians 5:13For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
- Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
- Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
- Philemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
- 1 Peter 2:16Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
- 2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
- Jude 1:1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
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