1 Corinthians 7:20
Let every man keep the position in which he has been placed by God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
In Context
19Circumcision is nothing, and its opposite is nothing, but only doing the orders of God is of value.
Cross References
Luke 3:10And the people put questions to him, saying, What have we to do?
1 Corinthians 7:21If you were a servant when you became a Christian, let it not be a grief to you; but if you have a chance to become free, make use of it.
1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;
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 →