1 Corinthians 7:20

Each in the calling in which he was called — in this let him remain;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

In Context

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

21a servant — wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free — use [it] rather;

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Cross References

Luke 3:10And the multitudes were questioning him, saying, 'What, then, shall we do?'

1 Corinthians 7:21a servant — wast thou called? be not anxious; but if also thou art able to become free — use [it] rather;

1 Thessalonians 4:11and to study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we did command you,

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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