1 Corinthians 7:22

The English Standar Version

For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ.

Cross References

Psalm 116:16

O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant[1] of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

1 Corinthians 7:21

Were you a slave[3] when called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 9:19

For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

1 Corinthians 9:21

To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.

Galatians 1:10

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[2] of Christ.

Galatians 5:1

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:13

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Philemon 1:16

no longer as a slave[3] but more than a slave, as a beloved brother -- especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

1 Peter 2:16

Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants[4] of God.

2 Peter 1:1

Simeon[1] Peter, a servant[2] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

Jude 1:1

Jude, a servant[1] of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for[2] Jesus Christ: