Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.
NMVAre youi called [being] a slave? care not for it: but if youi may be made free, use [it] rather.
OJBIf while a bond servant you were called, do not let it consume you, although if you can gain your deror (freedom, liberty), do so.
RVWast thou called being a bondservant? care not for it: but if thou canst become free, use it rather.
TCENTWere yoʋ a slave when yoʋ were called? Do not be concerned about it, but if yoʋ are able to become free, make the most of the opportunity.
T4TIf one of you was a slave when you (sg) became a Christian [RHQ], do not be concerned about it. However, if you get an opportunity to be free, do what you need to do to become free.