1 Corinthians 7:24
Brethren, let every man in the state in which he is called, continue in it with God.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
In Context
23Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
Cross References
Genesis 17:1And when Abram was ninety and nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
1 Corinthians 7:17But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all churches.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory 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 →