1 Corinthians 7:22 net — For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a…

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"For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ’s slave."

— 1 Corinthians 7:22, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

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Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Instead, keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

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Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.

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Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

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For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ’s slave.

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You were bought with a price. Do not become slaves of men.

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In whatever situation someone was called, brothers and sisters, let him remain in it with God.

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Remaining Unmarried With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by 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 NET Bible reads: “For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ’s slave.”
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 (NET): “For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ’s slave.” 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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