1 Corinthians 7:17-24
Legacy Standard Bible
17 Only, (A)as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And (B)so I direct in (C)all the churches. 18 Was any man called when he was already circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? (D)He is not to be circumcised. 19 (E)Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is (F)the keeping of the commandments of God. 20 (G)Each man must remain in that [a]condition in which he was called.
21 Were you called while a slave? [b]Do not worry about it. But if you are able also to become free, rather [c]do that. 22 For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is (H)the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who was called while free, is (I)Christ’s slave. 23 (J)You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 Brothers, (K)each one is to remain with God in that condition in which he was called.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:20 Lit calling
- 1 Corinthians 7:21 Lit Let it not be a care to you
- 1 Corinthians 7:21 Lit use
1 Corinthians 7:17-24
International Standard Version
Live according to God’s Call
17 Nevertheless, everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him and to which God called him. This is my rule in all the churches. 18 Was anyone circumcised when he was called? He should not try to change that. Was anyone uncircumcised when he was called? He should not get circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but obeying God’s commandments is everything.[a] 20 Everyone should stay in the same condition[b] in which he was called. 21 Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity. 22 For the slave who has been called to belong to the Lord is the Lord’s free person. In the same way, the free person who has been called is the Messiah’s[c] slave. 23 You were bought for a price. Stop becoming slaves of people. 24 Brothers, everyone should stay in the same condition[d] in which he was called by God.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:19 The Gk. lacks is everything
- 1 Corinthians 7:20 Lit. the calling
- 1 Corinthians 7:22 Or Christ’s
- 1 Corinthians 7:24 Lit. the calling
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