1 Corinthians 7:24

Brothers, let every one remain in the condition in which he was when he was called, in close communion with God.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

In Context

23You were bought, and the price was paid. Do not let yourselves become slaves to men.

25With regard to unmarried women, I have no command from the Master to give you, but I tell you my opinion, and it is that of a man whom the Master in his mercy has made worthy to be trusted.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:17In any case, a man should continue to live in the condition which the Lord has allotted to him, and in which he was when God called him. This is the rule that I lay down in every Church.

1 Corinthians 10:31Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honour of God.

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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