1 Corinthians 7:18

Was any man circumcised when he was called? let him not become uncircumcised. Was any uncircumcised when called? let him not be circumcised.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

In Context

17But as the Lord has assigned to every man, as God has called every one, so let him walk. And this is my rule in all the churches.

19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping of the commandments of God is what matters.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And certain men who came down from Judaea taught the brethren, saying, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.

Acts 15:19Therefore, my judgment is that we do not trouble those who have turned to God from among the Gentiles:

Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Colossians 3:11Here there is neither Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian or Scythian, slave or free: but Christ is all, and in all.

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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