1 Corinthians 7:20

Let every one remain in that condition in which he was, when called.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

In Context

19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but the keeping of the commandments of God is our aim.

21Were you a servant when you were called? Care not for it. But if you can become free, rather enjoy your freedom.

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Cross References

Luke 3:10And the multitudes asked him, saying: What, then, shall we do?

1 Corinthians 7:21Were you a servant when you were called? Care not for it. But if you can become free, rather enjoy your freedom.

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you earnestly endeavor to live quietly, and that you attend to your own business, and 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 →

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