1 Corinthians 7:18

After being circumcised, was any called? let him not become uncircumcised; in uncircumcision, hath any been called? let him not be circumcised:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

17If not—as the Lord hath distributed—unto each one, as God hath called, each one, so, let him be walking;—and, so, in all the assemblies, I ordain.

19The circumcision, is, nothing, and, the uncircumcision, is, nothing,—but keeping the commandments of God.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren—Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 15:19Wherefore, I, judge, not to be troubling them who, from the nations, are turning unto God;

Acts 15:28For it hath seemed good unto the Holy Spirit and unto us, no greater burden, to be laying upon you, than these necessary things:—

Colossians 3:11Wherein there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, bond, free,—but, all things and in all, Christ:

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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