1 Corinthians 7:21

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Were yoʋ a slave when yoʋ were called? Do not be concerned about it, but if yoʋ are able to become free, make the most of the opportunity.

Cross References

Luke 12:29

And do not be concerned about what you will eat or what you will drink; do not be anxious about such things.

Luke 21:34

“Watch yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and the cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we have all been given to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 7:20

Each person should remain in the calling in which he was called.

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freedman. In the same way, he who was called as a free man is Christ's slave.

Galatians 3:28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:11

Not that I am speaking about being in need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself.

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious about nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

Colossians 3:11

Here there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free, but Christ is all and in all.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, “I will never leave yoʋ, nor will I ever forsake yoʋ.”

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.