1 Corinthians 7:20

Let every man remain in the same situation in which he was called.

Revised King James 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 keeping of the commandments of God is what matters.

21Were you called when a slave? do not let it trouble you: but if you may become free, do so.

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 7:21Were you called when a slave? do not let it trouble you: but if you may become free, do so.

1 Thessalonians 4:11And that you aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded 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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