1 Corinthians 7:20 “Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.”

1 Corinthians 7:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Let each man stay in that calling in which he was called.

American Standard Version

Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let euery man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called.

Darby Translation

Let each abide in that calling in which he has been called.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Let every man keep the position in which he has been placed by God.

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Cross references

“abide”

1 Corinthians 7:17 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Proverbs 27:8 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Luke 3:10–14 1 Corinthians 7:21–23

1 Corinthians 7:17 · BSB

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.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 · BSB

and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

Proverbs 27:8 · BSB

Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who wanders from his home.

2 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB

We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

Luke 3:10–14 · BSB

The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”

1 Corinthians 7:21–23 · 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.

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

In context

19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

21Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

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