1 Corinthians 7:21

1 Corinthians 7:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

21Were you called as a slave? Do not let it concern you. But if you are also able to become free, take advantage of that.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

21Were 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.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

21Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you— but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

21Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

21Art thou called being a seruant? care not for it: but if yet thou maiest be free, vse it rather.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

21Were 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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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

21Were you a slave when God chose you? Don’t let it trouble you. But if you can get your master to set you free, do it.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

21You may have been a slave when God called you. That does not matter. But if you have the chance to become a free person, accept it.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

21a servant—were you called? Do not be anxious; but if also you are able to become free—use [it] rather;

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