1 Corinthians 7:20
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
King James Version
In Context
19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
21Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
Cross References
Luke 3:10And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
1 Corinthians 7:21Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
1 Thessalonians 4:11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:18-25
Christian Contentment. ( a. d. 57.) 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for… Read the whole commentary →