free] 1 Corinthians 7:22. Here the apostle seems to prevent a secret objection. Some might reply; We are free, and therefore owe no obedience to any above us. The apostle granteth the antecedent, understanding it of their freedome from the burthen and curse of the law, and from the bondage of sin and Satan; but withall he admonisheth them, not to withdraw, under the pretext of this their freedom, their obedience due unto the magistrate. using] Gr. having.