1 Corinthians 7:24
Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
In Context
23You are bought with a price; be not made the bondslaves of men.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And after he began to be ninety and nine years old, the Lord appeared to him: and said unto him: I am the Almighty God: walk before me, and be perfect.
1 Corinthians 7:17But as the Lord hath distributed to every one, as God hath called every one, so let him walk: and so in all churches I teach.
1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else 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 →