1 Corinthians 7:22

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For the man who was a slave when he was called to the master's service is the Master's freed-man; so, too, the man who was free when called is Christ's slave.

Cross References

Romans 1:1

To all in Rome who are dear to God and have been called to become Christ's People, From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, who has been called to become an Apostle, and has been set apart to tell God's Good News.

1 Corinthians 7:21

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that trouble you. No, even if you are able to gain your freedom, still do your best.

1 Corinthians 9:19

Although I was entirely free, yet, to win as many converts as possible, I made myself everyone's slave.

1 Corinthians 9:21

To those who have no Law I became like a man who has no Law- -not that I am free from God's Law; no, for I am under Christ's Law-to win those who have no law.

Galatians 1:10

Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate men, or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not again be held under the yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:13

Remember, Brothers, to you the Call came to give you freedom. Only do not make your freedom an opportunity for self-indulgence, but serve one another in a loving spirit.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, sends you his greeting. He is a servant of Christ Jesus, and is always most earnest in your behalf in his prayers, praying that you may stand firm, with a matured faith and with a sure conviction of all that is in accordance with God's will.

Philemon 1:16

No longer as a slave, but as something better--a dearly loved Brother, especially dear to me, and how much more so to you, not only as your fellow man, but as your fellow Christian!

1 Peter 2:16

Act as free men, yet not using your freedom as those do who make it a cloak for wickedness, but as Servants of God.

2 Peter 1:1

To those to whom, through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, there has been granted faith equally privileged with our own, from Simon Peter, a servant and an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:1

To those who, having received the Call, have been loved by God the Father and protected by Jesus Christ, From Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and the brother of James.