Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But as THE LORD JEHOVAH distributes to each man, howsoever God calls him, let each man walk; and so I command all the churches. Contemporary English Version 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. Douay-Rheims Bible 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him when God called him. This is the guideline I use in every church. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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. Literal Standard Version 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: Majority Standard Bible 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. New American Bible Only, everyone should live as the Lord has assigned, just as God called each one. I give this order in all the churches. NET Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation 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: Additional Translations ... Context Live Your Calling16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17Regardless, 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. 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.… Cross References Romans 12:3 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. 1 Corinthians 4:17 That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God-- 1 Corinthians 11:16 If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God. 1 Corinthians 11:34 If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace--as in all the churches of the saints. 2 Corinthians 8:18 Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. Treasury of Scripture 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. 1 Corinthians 7:7 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. Matthew 19:12 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. Romans 12:3-8 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. 1 Corinthians 7:18,20,21,24 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised… so ordain. 1 Corinthians 4:17 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. 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Corinthians 11:28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Jump to Previous Assemblies Assigned Churches Command Condition Continue Direct Distribute Distributed Divided However Individual Life Manner Nevertheless Ordain Orders Purpose Retain Rule Walk WhateverJump to Next Assemblies Assigned Churches Command Condition Continue Direct Distribute Distributed Divided However Individual Life Manner Nevertheless Ordain Orders Purpose Retain Rule Walk Whatever1 Corinthians 7 1. He discusses marriage;4. showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires, 10. and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved. 20. Every man must be content with his vocation. 25. Virginity wherefore to be embraced; 35. and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying. (17) But as God hath distributed . . .--Regarding 1Corinthians 7:16 as a kind of parenthesis, these words follow on from 1Corinthians 7:15 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 1Corinthians 7:15 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 1Corinthians 16:1.) 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Regardless,Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. each one ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: 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 Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. [ the life ] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). [that] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 2962: 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 Strong's 3307: From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. [and to which] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. God Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has called κέκληκεν (keklēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. [him]. ἕκαστον (hekaston) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. This [is what] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I prescribe διατάσσομαι (diatassomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1299: To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: 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 Strong's 3956: 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 Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. Links 1 Corinthians 7:17 NIV1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT 1 Corinthians 7:17 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:17 NASB 1 Corinthians 7:17 KJV 1 Corinthians 7:17 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 7:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 7:17 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 7:17 French Bible 1 Corinthians 7:17 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:17 Only as the Lord has distributed (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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