1 Corinthians 7:20

Let every man in the calling in which he hath been called remain.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

In Context

19For circumcision is not any thing, nor uncircumcision, but the observances of the commandments of Aloha.

21If a servant thou wast called, be not careful, but, if also thou canst be made free, choose that thou shouldest serve.

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Cross References

Luke 3:10And the assemblies inquired of him, saying, What then shall we do?

1 Corinthians 7:21If a servant thou wast called, be not careful, but, if also thou canst be made free, choose that thou shouldest serve.

1 Thessalonians 4:11And study to be quiet and be occupied with your own employments, and work with your hands, as we have admonished 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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