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.