¹⁹ ·It is not important if a man is circumcised or not [^LCircumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing]. The important thing is ·obeying [keeping] God’s commands. ²⁰ Each one of you should stay ·the way you were [in the situation you were in] when God called you. ²¹ If you were a slave when God called you, do not let that bother you. But if you can ·be free [gain your freedom], ·then make good use of your freedom [or then take that opportunity; or instead remain and make use of your opportunities as a slave].