1 Corinthians 7:22-23

Live as You Are Called

22 For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is s a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is t a slave of Christ. 23 u You were bought with a price; v do not become slaves of men.

  1. Cross References
    Colossians 3:24
    Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
    Philemon 1:16
    No longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved brother - especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
    John 8:36
    So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
  2. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 9:21
    To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.
    1 Peter 2:16
    Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
  3. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 6:20
    For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
  4. Cross References
    Leviticus 25:42
    For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves.
    Leviticus 25:55
    For it is to me that the people of Israel are servants. They are my servants whom I brought out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.
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