“ Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. ”
Let every man abide - Let him remain or continue. In the same calling - The same occupation, profession, rank of life. We use the word “calling” in the same sense to denote the occupation or...
He now passes on to special classes. First, those who are unmarried or have lost their partners. It would be best for them to follow Paul's example and remain as they are. But if they have not the gi...
same . Omit. wherein . in (Greek. en) which. The order in the Greek is, "Each one in the calling in which he was called, in this let him remain".
20. Every man in the calling in which. This is the source from which other things are derived, — that every one should be contented with his calling, and pursue it, instead of seeking to b...
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Let every man abide in the same calling - As both the circumcised and uncircumcised, in Christ, have the same advantages, and to their b...
Let every man abide in the same calling, &c.— It is plain from what immediately follows, that this is not an absolute command; but only signifies, that a man should not think himself discharged...
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. The same calling - i:e., the condition from which he is called-a Jew, a Greek, a slave, or a freeman.
(a) Answer to Questions about Marriage The Corinthians had in their letter ( 1 Corinthians 7:1 ) asked St. Paul's opinion on several points connectedwithmarriage. His language in reply is guarde...
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. — This is an emphatic repetition of the principle on which the previous practical instruction is based. “Calling” must not here be reg...
Chapter 11 MARRIAGE THERE are two preliminary considerations which throw some light on this much-contested passage. First, Paul had to speak about marriage as he found it, as it existed among tho...
Serve God in Your Calling 1 Corinthians 7:15-24 There was much unsettlement in regard to marriage in the church at Corinth. An unnatural asceticism was showing itself in some quarters and a law...
Certain difficulties had arisen in the Corinthian Church concerning which they had sent inquiries to Paul. He now answers their questions. These answers contain principles of permanent application....
(18) Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. (19) Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, b...
OUR CALLING ‘Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.’ 1 Corinthians 7:20 This is an exhortation much needed in the present day. Men and women often think that if only...
Let every man abide in the same calling ,.... Civil calling, station, and business of life, wherein he was called ; that is, in which he was when he was called by the grace of God; and is to be un...
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. Ver. 20. Abide in the same calling ] And therein learn to "maintain good works," or to be their craftsmen, to excel in their profess...
Let every man abide wherein he was called Affect not to change without the clear and evident leadings of Providence, as there is generally greater reason to expect a man will enjoy comfort, and be...
Those things in Chapter s 5 and 6, which were of such serious importance as demanding correction, had evidently not even been questions in the minds of the Corinthians. But Paul was required to raise...
Christian Contentment. A. D. 57. 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord ha...
Let every man abide in the same state and condition of life in which he was when he was first converted to the faith of Christ, that is, supposing that he was in an honest course of life; for we read...
Christians Need Not Feel Compelled to Leave the State in Which They Were When They Were Called (7:17-24). Paul now stresses that from a spiritual point of view Christians need not worry about thei...
CRITICAL NOTES A. 1. Observe: With this chapter commences a new section of the Epistle; the topics, and perhaps their order, suggested by a letter of formal inquiry brought from Corinth: vii....
It is evident from the tenor of this chapter that the Corinthians had written to the apostle for advice on the subject of marriage and its obligations, and that he is here resolving their various dif...
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. Every Christian at his post 1. God appoints every man his station and condition in life. 2. Has...
EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 7:1-46 Answers to the inquiries of the Corinthians respecting marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:1-46 The lawfulness of marriage, and its duties. 1 Corinthian...
A general application of these truths:
1 Corinthians 7:17 ; 1 Corinthians 7:21-23 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:12 ; Luke 3:10-14 ; Proverbs 27:8
In the calling — The outward state. Wherein he is — When God calls him. Let him not seek to change this, without a clear direction from Providence.