1 Corinthians 7:22
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 7
“For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.”1 Corinthians 7:22
What Does 1 Corinthians 7:22 Mean?
1 Corinthians 7:22 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 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 (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 7:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 2:4“No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”Galatians 5:1“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”Colossians 3:24“Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”1 Peter 2:16“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.”Romans 6:22“But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”Philemon 1:16“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?”Colossians 3:22“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”Romans 6:18“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”1 Corinthians 3:23“And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.”Galatians 5:13“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”Psalms 116:16“O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”Ephesians 6:5“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”2 Peter 1:1“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”Leviticus 25:55“For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”Luke 1:74“That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,”John 8:32“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”1 Corinthians 9:19“For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.”
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