1 Corinthians 7:20
Let everyone remain in that condition of life in which they were when the call came to them.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
In Context
19Circumcision is nothing; the want of it is nothing; but to keep the commands of God is everything.
Cross References
Luke 3:10“What are we to do then?” the people asked.
1 Corinthians 7:21Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that trouble you. No, even if you are able to gain your freedom, still do your best.
1 Thessalonians 4:11Make it your ambition to live quietly, and to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we directed 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 →