1 Corinthians 7:24

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

Literal

Each in that in which he was called, brothers—in this let him remain with God.

Latin

Unusquisque in quo vocatus est, fratres, in hoc permaneat apud Deum.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Belonging to Christ Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality Slavery

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Glossary

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Topics

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1 Corinthians 7:24

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