1 Corinthians 7:20

Let every one abide in the calling in which he is called.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 observance of the commandments of God.

21Art thou called being a slave? let it give thee no concern; but if thou canst also obtain thy freedom, rather make use of it.

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 7:21Art thou called being a slave? let it give thee no concern; but if thou canst also obtain thy freedom, rather make use of it.

1 Thessalonians 4:11and that you make it your study to live peaceably, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we have enjoined 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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