1 Corinthians 7:22

is. was.

Lord. App-98.

freeman. absolutely free. Greek. apeleutheros,. much stronger word than "free" in 1 Corinthians 7:21. Only here.

also. Omit.

Christ's. App-98.

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²² For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman:c likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.

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