1 Corinthians 7:22 cpdv — For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ. "

— 1 Corinthians 7:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

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Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; there is only the observance of the commandments of God.

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Let each and every one remain in the same calling to which he was called.

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Are you a servant who has been called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you ever have the ability to be free, make use of it.

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For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ.

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You have been bought with a price. Do not be willing to become the servants of men.

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Brothers, let each one, in whatever state he was called, remain in that state with God.

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Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. But I give counsel, as one who has obtained the mercy of the Lord, so as to be faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 7:22 say?
1 Corinthians 7:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ. ”
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 (CPDV): “For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ. ” 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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