1 Corinthians 7:17

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Nevertheless, as the Lord apportioned to each, as God has called each, thus let him walk. And thus I direct in all the churches.

Latin

Nisi unicuique sicut divisit Dominus, unumquemque sicut vocavit Deus, ita ambulet, et sicut in omnibus ecclesiis doceo.

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English

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.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:17

Generally, Christians should stay in the social situation they were in when they first became believers (see 1 Corintihans 7:20, 24).

1 Corinthians 7:17–24

Paul says Christians should accept the life God has given them.

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.

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