1 Corinthians 7:21

NIV: Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you--although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

NAS: Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.

KJV: Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

GWT: Were you a slave when you were called? That shouldn't bother you. However, if you have a chance to become free, take it.

ASV: Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.

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.

DBY: Hast thou been called being a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use it rather.

DRB: Wast thou called, being a bondman ? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

WBS: Art thou called being a servant? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

WEB: Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.

YLT: a servant -- wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free -- use it rather;