Were thou called being a bondman? It should not concern thee. However if also thou are able to become free, take advantage of it instead.

For he who was called in Lord a bondman is a freedman of Lord. Likewise also he who was called a free man is a bondman of Christ.

Are thou bound to a wife? Do not seek separation. Are thou free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.

A wife is bound by law as long a time as her husband lives, but also if the husband should sleep, she is free to be married to whom she desires, only in Lord.

Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are ye not my work in Lord?

For although being free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that I might gain the more.