²² For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is ^(A)a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is ^(B)a bondservant of Christ. ^23 (C)You were bought with a price; ^(D)do not become bondservants of men. ²⁴ So, brothers,^{[a] (E)}in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.

^23 (A)Whatever you do, work heartily, ^(B)as for the Lord and not for men, ²⁴ knowing that from the Lord ^(C)you will receive the inheritance as your reward. ^(D)You are serving the Lord Christ.