1 Corinthians 7:17
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy: it is good not to marry but because of sexual immorality each man should have his own wife. The husband and wife should not deprive one another except by mutual consent. To the …
Other Translations
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.
if not, as God did distribute to each, as the Lord hath called each--so let him walk; and thus in all the assemblies do I direct:
Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches.
Cross References
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were …
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of …
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; …
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who …
For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, …
Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be …
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.