Read Full ChapterFor he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(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
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