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1 Corinthians 7:21

Greek
δοῦλος ἐκλήθης; μή σοι μελέτω· ἀλλ’ εἰ καὶplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigκαί

greek

Meaning

* And * Also * Both * Even * Too * So

Is a conjunction that connects single words or terms or sentences. IT is most frequently translated as “and”
δύνασαι ἐλεύθερος γενέσθαι,plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigγίνομαι

greek

Meaning

* To Become * To Come into being * Generate * To Happen * Brought to pass

Verb.

Different from εἰμί (which means “to be” - a state of existence); γίνομαι, instead, emphasizes coming to be - a transition or event.John 1:14John 1:3Matthew 6:10
μᾶλλον χρῆσαι.
ESV
Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.
NIV
Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you–although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
NLT
Are you a slave? Don't let that worry you– but if you get a chance to be free, take it.
KJV
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

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