1 Corinthians 7:21 Greek Word Analysis
0 | being a servant | δοῦλος | g1401 |
1 | Art thou called | ἐκλήθης | g2564 |
2 | not | μή | g3361 |
3 | | σοι | g4671 |
4 | care | μελέτω· | g3199 |
5 | but | ἀλλ' | g235 |
6 | | εἰ | g1487 |
7 | | καὶ | g2532 |
8 | thou mayest | δύνασαι | g1410 |
9 | free | ἐλεύθερος | g1658 |
10 | be made | γενέσθαι | g1096 |
11 | it rather | μᾶλλον | g3123 |
12 | use | χρῆσαι | g5530 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use `it' rather.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
If you were a servant when you became a Christian, let it not be a grief to you; but if you have a chance to become free, make use of it.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Hast thou been called [being] a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.
World English Bible (WEB)
Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
a servant -- wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free -- use `it' rather;