1 Corinthians 7:18

being circumcised — was any one called? let him not become uncircumcised; in uncircumcision was any one called? let him not be circumcised;

Young's Literal Translation

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 God did distribute to each, as the Lord hath called each — so let him walk; and thus in all the assemblies do I direct:

19the circumcision is nothing, and the uncircumcision is nothing — but a keeping of the commands of God.

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Cross References

Acts 15:1And certain having come down from Judea, were teaching the brethren — 'If ye be not circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye are not able to be saved;'

Acts 15:19wherefore I judge: not to trouble those who from the nations do turn back to God,

Acts 15:28'For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, no more burden to lay upon you, except these necessary things:

Colossians 3:11where there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, foreigner, Scythian, servant, freeman — but the all 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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