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This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each, as God has called to each, so let him walk. And thus I prescribe in all the churches. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this way let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And thus I direct in all the churches. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Let each one live his life in the situation the Lord assigned when God called him. This is what I command in all the churches. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, each one must live his life in the situation the Lord assigned when God called him. This is what I command in all the churches. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In every church I tell the people to stay as they were when the Lord Jesus chose them and God called them to be his own. Now I say the same thing to you. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him when God called him. This is the guideline I use in every church. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Each of you should go on living according to the Lord's gift to you, and as you were when God called you. This is the rule I teach in all the churches. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him and to which God called him. This is my rule in all the churches. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Regardless, each one should lead the life that God has assigned to him and to which the Lord has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each person, so must he live. I give this sort of direction in all the churches. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the churches. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all churches. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Only, whatever be the condition in life which the Lord has assigned to each individual--and whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him--in that let him continue. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> If not, as God distributed to each, as the LORD has called each—so let him walk; and thus I direct in all the assemblies: <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Nevertheless, as the Lord has assigned to each, as God has called to each, so let him walk. And thus I prescribe in all the churches. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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: <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Except as God divided to each, as the Lord has called each, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But as the Lord hath distributed to every one, as God hath called every one, so let him walk: and so in all churches I teach. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> However, let each one walk just as the Lord has distributed to him, each one just as God has called him. And thus do I teach in all the churches. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Only, everyone should live as the Lord has assigned, just as God called each one. I give this order in all the churches. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> However that may be, let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But every man, according as the LORD has distributed to him, and every man, as God has called him, so let him walk. And this I command also for all the churches. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But as THE LORD JEHOVAH distributes to each man, howsoever God calls him, let each man walk; and so I command all the churches.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But as God has assigned a place to every one, as the Lord has called every one, so let him continue to live: and so do I command in all the churches.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> If not as the Lord has imparted to each one, and as God has called each one, so let him or her walk. And thus I command in all the churches. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Nevertheless as God has bestowed the gift on every man as the Lord hath called every man, so let him walk, and so I give command in all the churches.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Whatever condition God has allotted to any man, let him go on in the same state he was in when he became a christian: this I give as a standing rule to all churches. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Only, whatever be the condition in life which the Lord has assigned to each individual--and whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him--in that let him continue. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each one, as God hath called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the assemblies. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> However, as God hath distributed to every man, and as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk: and thus I order in all the churches. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1311" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Live Your Calling</a> 16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">Regardless,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each one</a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripateitō (V-PMA-3S) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">should lead</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">the life</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3307.htm" title="3307: emerisen (V-AIA-3S) -- From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ.">has assigned to him</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">and to which</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: keklēken (V-RIA-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">has called</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekaston (Adj-AMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">This is what</a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: diatassomai (V-PIM-1S) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">I prescribe</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasais (Adj-DFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches.</a> 18Was 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">Galatians 5:25</a> Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a> As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Philippians 3:16</a> Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11</a> To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:7</a> For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">2 Corinthians 10:13</a> We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you. <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a> From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But as God has distributed to every man, as the Lord has called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.as God.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7</a> For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.<a href="/matthew/19-12.htm">Matthew 19:12</a> For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.<a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3-8</a> For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith… as the.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm">1 Corinthians 7:18,20,21,24</a> Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised… so ordain.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28</a> Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Command</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Distribute</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-2.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Ordain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Retain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-16.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">Direct</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-3.htm">Distribute</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-13.htm">Distributed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-2.htm">Divided</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">However</a> <a href="/galatians/3-20.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-22.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Ordain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">Retain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">He discusses marriage;</a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires,</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved.</a> 20. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Every man must be content with his vocation.</a> 25. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Virginity wherefore to be embraced;</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of God in the life of a believer. The concept of divine assignment is rooted in the understanding that God has a specific plan and purpose for each individual (<a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>). The idea of leading a life assigned by the Lord suggests a call to contentment and faithfulness in one's current circumstances, reflecting the biblical principle of stewardship (<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a>). Historically, the early church faced diverse social and economic conditions, and this directive would have encouraged believers to remain faithful regardless of their status or situation.and to which God has called him. The notion of calling is central to Christian theology, indicating a divine invitation to live according to God's will. This calling is not limited to vocational ministry but extends to all aspects of life, affirming that every believer has a role in God's kingdom (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>). The cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its diversity and moral challenges, underscores the importance of living out one's calling amidst societal pressures. This call to holiness and distinctiveness is echoed throughout Scripture (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>).This is what I prescribe in all the churches. Paul's instruction here highlights the universality of his teaching, suggesting that the principles he outlines are not unique to Corinth but applicable to all Christian communities. This reflects the apostolic authority given to Paul and the consistency of doctrine across the early church (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a>). The phrase also underscores the unity of the body of Christ, as the same standards and expectations are set for all believers, regardless of geographical or cultural differences. This unity is a fulfillment of Jesus' prayer for His followers to be one (<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Corinthians, providing guidance on how to live a Christian life in various circumstances. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and moral challenges, where the church faced issues of division and immorality. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with questions about marriage, singleness, and social status. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who assigns each believer their place in life. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_calling.htm">God's Calling</a> The divine invitation or assignment given to each believer, which Paul emphasizes should be retained.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God has sovereignly assigned each person their place in life. Trust in His wisdom and plan for your life. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_calling.htm">Contentment in Calling</a> Embrace the calling and circumstances God has given you. Avoid comparing your situation with others, and focus on fulfilling your role faithfully. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> Appreciate the diversity within the body of Christ. Each person's unique calling contributes to the overall mission of the church. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_your_role.htm">Faithfulness in Your Role</a> Be diligent and faithful in the role God has assigned you, whether in your family, work, or church community. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_others.htm">Encouragement to Others</a> Encourage others to embrace their God-given roles and support them in their journey of faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/what_are_jesus'_visions_in_the_bible.htm">How can believers be united and glorify God together?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_missionary_william_carey.htm">What defines the visible and invisible church?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_cor_7_10-11_contradict_matt_19_9.htm">Does 1 Corinthians 7:10–11 contradict Jesus’ teaching on divorce in Matthew 19:9? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_7_12-16_allow_divorce.htm">How does 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 reconcile with other biblical passages that permit divorce only for adultery?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) But as God hath distributed . . .--Regarding <a href="/1_corinthians/7-16.htm" title="For what know you, O wife, whether you shall save your husband? or how know you, O man, whether you shall save your wife?">1Corinthians 7:16</a> as a kind of parenthesis, these words follow on from <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm" title="But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God has called us to peace.">1Corinthians 7:15</a> as a general principle to be ever borne in mind, as limiting in practice the very broad liberty which the Apostle has given regarding separation in cases of mixed marriages. It is to be noticed that in <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm" title="But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God has called us to peace.">1Corinthians 7:15</a> the unbelieving partner is the only one who is spoken of as taking an active part in the separation; the believer is, merely for the sake of peace, to acquiesce in it; he is never to cause or promote a separation, for he is to be guided by the great principle that we are to continue to walk in those social and political relations by which we were bound when God called us. Christianity does not destroy them, but purifies and exalts them, and thus makes them more binding on us than before. According as the Lord has divided to each man his portion in life, and as God has called each man, so in that condition let him continue to walk as a Christian. Let him not try to change it for another. The words "God" and "Lord" have been transposed by later copyists. The order in the English version is different from that in the older MSS. It is important to preserve the accurate reading here, for it speaks of Christ--"the Lord"--as the one who allots to men their natural condition in life, while "God" calls them from heathenism to the Christian faith.And so ordain I in all churches.--This principle was of universal application, and the Apostle lays it down authoritatively for all Churches. The I is emphatic, as the writer speaks with apostolic authority. It is noticeable that in some few later MSS. there is an attempt to weaken its force by the substitution of "I teach" for "I appoint or direct." (See <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 17-24. - Corroborative instances of the duty of remaining in the state wherein each was called. Verse 17. - But; literally, if not. The phrase introduces a caution. The rule is that the circumstances of our lives are regulated by the providence of God, and must not be arbitrarily altered at our own caprice. Christ allotted his portion to each Christian, God hath called each man; that lot and that call are to guide his life. "Qua positus fueris in statione mane" (Ovid). Hath distributed; rather, apportioned. So ordain I in all Churches. He proceeds to give specific instances to which his rule applies. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Regardless, Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. each one ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. should lead περιπατείτω (peripateitō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. [ the life ] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). [that] ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. has assigned [to him] ἐμέρισεν (emerisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3307.htm">Strong's 3307: </a> From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. [and to which] ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. God Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has called κέκληκεν (keklēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. [him]. ἕκαστον (hekaston) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. This [is what] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I prescribe διατάσσομαι (diatassomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all πάσαις (pasais) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches. ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">1 Corinthians 7:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:17 Only as the Lord has distributed (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>