1 Corinthians 7:24
Brothers, let each one, in whatever state he was called, remain in that state with God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
In Context
23You have been bought with a price. Do not be willing to become the servants of men.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1In truth, after he began to be ninety-nine years of age, the Lord appeared to him. And he said to him: “I am the Almighty God. Walk in my sight and become complete.
1 Corinthians 7:17However, let each one walk just as the Lord has distributed to him, each one just as God has called him. And thus do I teach in all the churches.
1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you may do, do everything for 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 →