18 For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was uncircumcised when he became a believer should not be circumcised now.
19 For it makes no difference whether or not a man has been circumcised. The important thing is to keep God’s commandments.
20 Yes, each of you should remain as you were when God called you.
21 Are you a slave? Don’t let that worry you—but if you get a chance to be free, take it.
22 And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you were free when the Lord called you, you are now a slave of Christ.
23 God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.
24 Each of you, dear brothers and sisters, should remain as you were when God first called you.