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1 Corinthians 7:21

King James Version

21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

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American Standard Version

Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.

Christian Standard Bible

Were you called while a slave? Don’t let it concern you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity.

English Standard Version

Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)

New American Standard Bible

Were you called as a slave? Do not let it concern you. But if you are also able to become free, take advantage of that.

New International Version

Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

New King James Version

Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.

New Living Translation

Are you a slave? Don’t let that worry you—but if you get a chance to be free, take it.

World English Bible

Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.