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1 Corinthians 7:17

Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

American Standard Version

Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all the churches.

Geneva Bible 1599

But as God hath distributed to euery man, as the Lord hath called euery one, so let him walke: and so ordaine I, in all Churches.

Darby Translation

However, as the Lord has divided to each, as God has called each, so let him walk; and thus I ordain in all the assemblies.

Young's Literal Translation

if 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:

Bible in Basic English

Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches.

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Cross references

“as God”

Romans 12:3–8 1 Corinthians 7:7 Matthew 19:12 1 Peter 4:10 1 Peter 4:11

Romans 12:3–8 · BSB

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

1 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB

I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

Matthew 19:12 · BSB

For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”

1 Peter 4:10 · BSB

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

“as the”

1 Corinthians 7:24 1 Corinthians 7:18 1 Corinthians 7:20 1 Corinthians 7:21

1 Corinthians 7:24 · BSB

Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.

1 Corinthians 7:18 · BSB

Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.

1 Corinthians 7:20 · BSB

Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.

1 Corinthians 7:21 · BSB

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

“so ordain”

1 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 11:28 1 Corinthians 16:1

1 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

2 Corinthians 11:28 · BSB

Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

1 Corinthians 16:1 · BSB

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

Also

2 Corinthians 8:18 1 Corinthians 14:33

2 Corinthians 8:18 · BSB

Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

1 Corinthians 14:33 · BSB

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

18Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.

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