1 Corinthians 7:22

Updated: June 3, 2025

For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord’s free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ’s bondservant.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} he that is called{G2564}{(G5685)} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, being a servant{G1401}, is{G2076}{(G5748)} the Lord's{G2962} freeman{G558}: likewise{G3668} also{G2532} he that is called{G2564}{(G5685)}, being free{G1658}, is{G2076}{(G5748)} Christ's{G5547} servant{G1401}.

KJV with Strongs

(22) For the one enslaved, called in יהוה YAHWEH, is יהוה YAHWEH's freed person, likewise the one called in freedom, is Mashiach's love-slave.

The F.O.G

[22] For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Master is the Master's freed person; similarly, whoever was free when called is the Messiah's slave.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for he who is in the Lord—having been called a servant—is the Lord’s freedman: in like manner also he the freeman, having been called, is servant of Christ:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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