1 Corinthians 7:24
My brothers, let every man keep in that condition which is the purpose of God for him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
In Context
23It is the Lord who has made payment for you: be not servants of men.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord came to him, and said, I am God, Ruler of all; go in my ways and be upright in all things,
1 Corinthians 7:17Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches.
1 Corinthians 10:31So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
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 →