1 Corinthians 7:22 web — For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is…

World English Bible

"For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's bondservant."

— 1 Corinthians 7:22, World English Bible

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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 stay in that calling in which he was called.

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

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For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's bondservant.

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You were bought with a price. Don't become bondservants of men.

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Brothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God.

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Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from 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 World English Bible reads: “For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who 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 (WEB): “For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who 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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