1 Corinthians 7:20

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 3:10-14 : 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11 He answered and said to them, He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise. 12 Then the tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do? 13 And he said to them, Collect no more than what is appointed to you. 14 And the soldiers likewise asked of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, nor accuse anyone falsely; and be content with your wages.
  • 1 Cor 7:17 : 17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.
  • 1 Cor 7:21-24 : 21 Were you called while a servant? 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 servant is the Lord's freedman. Likewise, he who is called while free is Christ's servant. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become servants of men. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in the state in which he was called.
  • 1 Thess 4:11 : 11 And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
  • 2 Thess 3:12 : 12 Now those who are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work quietly and eat their own bread.
  • Prov 27:8 : 8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his place.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Cor 7:21-27
    7 verses
    91%

    21Were you called while a servant? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.

    22For he who is called in the Lord while a servant is the Lord's freedman. Likewise, he who is called while free is Christ's servant.

    23You were bought at a price; do not become servants of men.

    24Brethren, let each one remain with God in the state in which he was called.

    25Now concerning virgins: I have no command from the Lord, yet I give my judgment as one whom the Lord in his mercy has made trustworthy.

    26I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a man to remain as he is.

    27Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife.

  • 1 Cor 7:17-19
    3 verses
    83%

    17But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.

    18Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.

    19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters.

  • 1 Cor 7:6-8
    3 verses
    74%

    6But I speak this by permission, and not as a command.

    7For I wish that all men were as I am. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.

    8I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.

  • Rom 12:7
    71%

    7Or ministry, let us attend to our ministering: or he who teaches, on teaching;

  • 1 Cor 7:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Now concerning the things you wrote to me about: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

    2Nevertheless, to avoid sexual immorality, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

  • 1 Cor 7:10-11
    2 verses
    70%

    10And to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord, that a wife should not leave her husband:

    11But if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband should not divorce his wife.

  • 1 Pet 1:15-17
    3 verses
    69%

    15But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct;

    16Because it is written, "Be holy; for I am holy."

    17And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in reverent fear;

  • Rom 14:4-5
    2 verses
    69%

    4Who are you to judge another's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Yes, he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

    5One person values one day over another; another values every day alike. Let each person be fully convinced in their own mind.

  • 1 Thess 4:7
    69%

    7For God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

  • Eph 4:1
    69%

    1I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,

  • 2 Tim 2:4-5
    2 verses
    69%

    4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

    5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

  • 1 Cor 7:35
    69%

    35And this I say for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction.

  • 1 Cor 7:37
    69%

    37Nevertheless, he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well.

  • Gal 5:1
    69%

    1Stand firm therefore in the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and do not become entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

  • Luke 10:7
    68%

    7And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

  • Rom 12:4
    68%

    4For as we have many members in one body, and all members do not have the same function:

  • Rom 14:12
    68%

    12So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

  • Phil 3:16
    68%

    16Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

  • Gal 6:5
    68%

    5For every man shall bear his own burden.

  • Eph 6:7-8
    2 verses
    68%

    7With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

    8Knowing that whatever good thing anyone does, the same shall they receive from the Lord, whether they are bond or free.

  • 1 Cor 14:40
    68%

    40Let all things be done decently and in order.

  • 1 Cor 3:5
    68%

    5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

  • 2 Tim 2:21
    67%

    21Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Tim 2:7
    67%

    7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

  • Gal 5:13
    67%

    13For, brethren, you have been called to freedom; only do not use freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
    67%

    7And these things command, that they may be blameless.

  • 1 Cor 7:15
    67%

    15But if the unbeliever departs, let them depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    67%

    24Let no one seek his own good, but each one the good of others.

  • Rom 14:19
    67%

    19Therefore let us pursue the things that lead to peace and the building up of one another.

  • 1 Cor 7:32
    67%

    32But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 14:38
    67%

    38But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

  • 1 Cor 4:2
    67%

    2Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
    67%

    1Let as many servants as are under the yoke consider their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.