1 Corinthians 7 · Verse 24

1 Corinthians 7:24

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
1 Corinthians 7:24, King James Version

1 Corinthians 7:24 in other translations

BSBBrothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.
WEBBrothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God.
ASVBrethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.
YLTeach, in that in which he was called, brethren, in this let him remain with God.
DARBYLet each, wherein he is called, brethren, therein abide with God.
BBEMy brothers, let every man keep in that condition which is the purpose of God for him.
WebsterBrethren, let every man in the state in which he is called, continue in it with God.

What does 1 Corinthians 7:24 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
24. abide with God--being chiefly careful of the footing on which he stands towards God rather than that towards men. This clause, "with God," limits the similar precept in 1Co 7:20. A man may cease to "abide in the calling wherein he was called," and yet not violate the precept here. If a man's calling be not favorable to his "abiding with God" (retaining holy fellowship with Him), he may use lawful means to change from it (compare Note, see on 1Co 7:21).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 24. Brethren, etc. 1Cor 7:20.

(c) "let every men" 1Cor 7:17,20

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 24 Let every man - abide with God - Let him live to God in whatsoever station he is placed by Providence. If he be a slave, God will be with him even in his slavery, if he be faithful to the grace which he has received. It is very likely that some of the slaves at Corinth, who had been converted to Christianity, had been led to think that their Christian privileges absolved them from the necessity of continuing slaves; or, at least, brought them on a level with their Christian masters. A spirit of this kind might have soon led to confusion and insubordination, and brought scandals into the Church. It was therefore a very proper subject for the apostle to interfere in; and to his authority, the persons concerned would doubtless respectfully bow.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

The rules of Christianity reach every condition; and in every state a man may live so as to be a credit to it. It is the duty of every Christian to be content with his lot, and to conduct himself in his rank and place as becomes a Christian. Our comfort and happiness depend on what we are to Christ, not what we are in the world. No man should think to make his faith or religion, an argument to break through any…

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1 Corinthians 7:24 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἕκαστοςhekastosEachG1538
ἐνenwhereinG1722
ᾧhōthatG3739
ἐκλήθη,eklēthēhe was called,G2564
ἀδελφοί,adelphoibrothers,G80
ἐνeninG1722
τούτῳtoutōthatG3778
μενέτωmenetōhe should abideG3306
παρὰparawithG3844
θεῷ.¶theōGod.G2316

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Corinthians 7:24

  • 1 Corinthians 7:20

    Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

  • Colossians 3:23-24

    And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

  • 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.

  • Genesis 17:1

    And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:31

    Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

  • Genesis 5:22-24

    And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
let.
17,20
abide.
10:31; Ge 5:22-24; 17:1; 1Sa 14:45; Col 3:23,24

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Context

  • 1 Corinthians 7:23

    Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:24

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:25

    Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

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1 Corinthians 7:24 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Cada uno, hermanos, en lo que es llamado, en esto se quede para con Dios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Frères, que chacun demeure auprès de Dieu dans l’état dans lequel il a été appelé.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ein jeder, worin er berufen worden ist, Brüder, darin bleibe er bei Gott.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Unusquisque in quo vocatus est, fratres, in hoc permaneat apud Deum.