1 Corinthians 7:20
In the calling in which every one was called, let him continue.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
In Context
19and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God.
21Wast thou called being a slave, be not anxious about it; but if thou canst be made free, prefer it.
Cross References
Luke 3:10And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
1 Corinthians 7:21Wast thou called being a slave, be not anxious about it; but if thou canst be made free, prefer it.
1 Thessalonians 4:11and endeavour to be quiet, and mind your own affairs, and work with your own hands,
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 →