1 Corinthians 7:21
1 Corinthians 7:20-22 The Message (MSG)
Stay where you were when God called your name. Were you a slave? Slavery is no roadblock to obeying and believing. I don’t mean you’re stuck and can’t leave. If you have a chance at freedom, go ahead and take it. I’m simply trying to point out that under your new Master you’re going to experience a marvelous freedom you would never have dreamed of. On the other hand, if you were free when Christ called you, you’ll experience a delightful “enslavement to God” you would never have dreamed of.
1 Corinthians 7:21 King James Version (KJV)
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New Century Version (NCV)
If you were a slave when God called you, do not let that bother you. But if you can be free, then make good use of your freedom.
1 Corinthians 7:21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New International Version (NIV)
Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.
1 Corinthians 7:21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not worry about that [since your status as a believer is equal to that of a freeborn believer]; but if you are able to gain your freedom, do that.
1 Corinthians 7:21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Are you a slave? Don’t let that worry you—but if you get a chance to be free, take it.