²⁰ Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called.

Live as You Are Called

¹⁷ But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And ^(A)so I ^[a]ordain in all the churches.

¹¹ that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, ^(A)to mind your own business, and ^(B)to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

¹² Now those who are such we command and ^[a]exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ ^(A)that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.

²¹ Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it. ²² For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is ^(A)the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is ^(B)Christ’s slave. ^23 (C)You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. ²⁴ Brethren, let each one remain with ^(D)God in that state in which he was called.

¹⁰ So the people asked him, saying, ^(A)“What shall we do then?”

¹¹ He answered and said to them, ^(B)“He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, ^(C)let him do likewise.”

¹² Then ^(D)tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?”

¹³ And he said to them, ^(E)“Collect no more than what is appointed for you.”

¹⁴ Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, “And what shall we do?”

So he said to them, “Do not ^[a]intimidate anyone ^(F)or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.”