1 Corinthians 7:20
Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.
American Standard Version
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; but the keeping of the commandments of God.
Cross References
Luke 3:10And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do?
1 Corinthians 7:21Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.
1 Thessalonians 4:11and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged 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 →