1 Corinthians 7:20

Let each one abide in the same calling in which he is called.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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.

21Have you been called being a slave? let it not be a care to you: but if indeed you are able to become free, use it in preference.

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Cross References

Luke 3:10And the multitudes asked him, saying; What then shall we do?

1 Corinthians 7:21Have you been called being a slave? let it not be a care to you: but if indeed you are able to become free, use it in preference.

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you aspire to be quiet, and to prosecute your own employments, and work with your hands, as we proclaimed unto 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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