1 Corinthians 7:18-24

18Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? aLet him not seek circumcision. 19 bFor neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but ckeeping the commandments of God. 20 dEach one should remain in the condition in which he was called. 21Were you a bondservant
Or slave; also twice in verse 22 (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)
22For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is fa freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is ga bondservant of Christ. 23 hYou were bought with a price; ido not become bondservants
Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
of men.
24So, brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters; also verse 29
lin whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.

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