1 Corinthians 7:21

7:21 Were you called as a slave? ¹  Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 9:19

9:19 For since I am free from all I can make myself a slave to all, in order to gain even more people. ² 

1 Corinthians 9:27

9:27 Instead I subdue my body and make it my slave, so that after preaching to others I myself will not be disqualified.

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¹ tn Traditionally, “servant” (KJV), though almost all modern translations render the word as “slave” here.

² tn Or “more converts.” The word “people” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. It has been supplied in the translation to clarify the meaning.