Verse 20

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

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  • 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.