1 Corinthians 7:20

Let each and every one remain in the same calling to which he was called.

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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; there is only the observance of the commandments of God.

21Are you a servant who has been called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you ever have the ability to be free, make use of it.

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Cross References

Luke 3:10And the crowed was questioning him, saying, “What then should we do?”

1 Corinthians 7:21Are you a servant who has been called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you ever have the ability to be free, make use of it.

1 Thessalonians 4:11to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed 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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