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1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

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ASV

For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord’s freedman: likewise he that was called being free, is Christ’s bondservant.

KJV

For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.

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16 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ὁhoThe [one]G3588 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
κυρίῳkuriō[the] LordG2962 →
κληθεὶςklētheishaving been calledG2564 →
δοῦλοςdoulos[being] a slaveG1401 →
ἀπελεύθεροςapeleutherosa freedmanG558 →
κυρίουkuriouof [the] LordG2962 →
ἐστίν·estinis;G1510 →
ὁμοίωςhomoiōslikewiseG3668 →
ὁhothe [one]G3588 →
ἐλεύθεροςeleutherosfreeG1658 →
κληθεὶςklētheishaving been calledG2564 →
δοῦλόςdoulosa slaveG1401 →
ἐστινestinisG1510 →
Χριστοῦ.Christouof Christ.G5547 →

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Colossians 3:24because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.1 Peter 2:16Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.Philemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.Romans 6:22But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.Colossians 3:22–24Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.Romans 6:18–22You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.Galatians 5:13For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.Romans 12:11Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.1 Corinthians 3:23and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.Psalms 116:16Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.Luke 1:74–75deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,John 8:32–36Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”1 Corinthians 9:19Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.Jude 1:1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:

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