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1 Corinthians 7:21

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21 Were you a slave? Slavery is no roadblock to obeying and believing. I don't mean you're stuck and can't leave. If you have a chance at freedom, go ahead and take it.
21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
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