1 Corinthians 7:21
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 7
“Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.”1 Corinthians 7:21
What Does 1 Corinthians 7:21 Mean?
1 Corinthians 7:21 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Freedom, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 7:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”1 Timothy 6:1“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”Colossians 3:11“Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.”1 Peter 2:18“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”Luke 10:40“But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.”Luke 12:29“And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.”1 Corinthians 7:20“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”1 Corinthians 12:13“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”Leviticus 25:42“For they are my servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: they shall not be sold as bondmen.”Luke 21:34“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”Acts 2:18“And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:”Romans 6:18“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”Galatians 3:28“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:11“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”Hebrews 13:5“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”1 Peter 5:7“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”Genesis 40:14“But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:”
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