1 Corinthians 7:17

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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.

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KJV

King James Version

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.

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WEB

World English Bible

Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all the churches.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 7

¹⁵ But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

¹⁶ How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

¹⁷ 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.

¹⁸ Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.

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

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