1 Corinthians 7:22 - Revised Version 1885 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. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For he who as a slave was summoned in [to union with] the Lord is a freedman of the Lord, just so he who was free when he was called is a bond servant of Christ (the Messiah). American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Anyone who was a slave when they were called by the Lord has the status of being the Lord’s free person. In the same way, anyone who was a free person when they were called is Christ’s slave. Catholic Public Domain Version For any servant who has been called in the Lord is free in the Lord. Similarly, any free person who has been called is a servant in Christ. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he that is called in the Lord, being a bondman, is the freeman of the Lord. Likewise he that is called, being free, is the bondman of Christ. |