New Revised Standard Version
Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. Even if you can gain your freedom, make use of your present condition now more than ever.

Contemporary English Version
Are you a slave? Don't let that bother you. But if you can win your freedom, you should.

New American Bible
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not be concerned but, even if you can gain your freedom, make the most of it.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Wast thou called, being a bondman? Care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

Wast thou called, being a bondman? Care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

being.

1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free: and in one Spirit we have all been made to drink.

Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek: there is neither bond nor free: there is neither male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Gentile nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian nor Scythian, bond nor free. But Christ is all and in all.

1 Timothy 6:1-3 Whosoever are servants under the yoke, let them count their masters worthy of all honour; lest the name of the Lord and his doctrine be blasphemed. . . .

1 Peter 2:18-24 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle but also to the froward. . . .

a servant.

care.

Luke 10:40,41 But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? Speak to her therefore, that she help me. . . .

Luke 12:29 And seek not what you shall eat or what you shall drink: and be not lifted up on high.

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Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness and the cares of this life: and that day come upon you suddenly.

Philippians 4:6,11 Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. . . .

Hebrews 13:5 Let your manners be without covetousness, contented with such things as you have. For he hath said: I will not leave thee: neither will I forsake thee.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.