1 Corinthians 7:21

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Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
World English Bible (WEB)
Art thou called{G2564}{(G5681)} being a servant{G1401}? care{G3199}{G4671} not{G3361} for it{G3199}{(G5720)}: but{G235} if{G1499} thou mayest{G1410}{(G5736)} be made{G1096}{(G5635)} free{G1658}, use{G5530}{(G5663)} it rather{G3123}.
Strong's King James
(21) Were you called while a slave? Let it not be a care to you, yet if you can become free, make use of that instead.
The F.O.G
[21] Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you – although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
a servant—wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free—use it rather;
Young's Literal Translation

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