1 Corinthians 7:22 asv — For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord’s freedman: likewise he that was called being free,…

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"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. "

— 1 Corinthians 7:22, American Standard Version

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

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Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but the keeping of the commandments of God.

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Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

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

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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.

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Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.

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Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

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Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 7:22 say?
1 Corinthians 7:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 7:22 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 7:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 7:22.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 7:22 in?
1 Corinthians 7:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 7:22?
1 Corinthians 7:22 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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