Other translations
American Standard Version
Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
If you have been called as a Servant, let it not concern you, but if you can be freed, choose for yourself to do service.
Darby Bible Translation
Hast thou been called being a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use it rather.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Wast thou called, being a bondman ? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Wast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: but if thou canst become free, use it rather.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Were you a slave when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.)
God's Word
Were you a slave when you were called? That shouldn't bother you. However, if you have a chance to become free, take it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Were you called while a slave? It should not be a concern to you. But if you can become free, by all means take the opportunity.
International Standard Version
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity.
NET Bible
Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.
New American Standard Bible
Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.
New International Version
Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you--although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
New Living Translation
Are you a slave? Don't let that worry you--but if you get a chance to be free, take it.
Webster's Bible Translation
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
Weymouth New Testament
Were you a slave when God called you? Let not that weigh on your mind. And yet if you can get your freedom, take advantage of the opportunity.
The World English Bible
Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.