1 Corinthians 7:20
Whatever be the condition of life in which he was called, in that let him continue.
Montgomery 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. Keeping God’s commands in everything.
Cross References
Luke 3:10And the crowd began to ask him questions. "What shall we do then?" they asked. In reply he said to them.
1 Corinthians 7:21Were you called in slavery? Let not that trouble you; but if you can become free make use of the opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 4:11Also, that you endeavor to live quietly and to mind your own business, and to work with your hands (as I 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 →