Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 7:24
Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers while concluding a section on marriage and social status. He issues this directive immediately after warning them not to become slaves to human masters despite being redeemed by Christ.
The words — The Greek verb μενέτω (menetō) literally means "he should abide" or "remain," paired with τούτῳ (toutō), "that [situation]," to emphasize continuity. Paul uses ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi), "brothers," to ground the command in familial identity within the covenant community.
The thread — This directive echoes the principle in 1 Corinthians 7:20, which commands remaining in one's calling, and aligns with the work ethic of Colossians 3:23, which instructs doing all things as for the Lord. The same Pauline corpus reinforces this in 1 Corinthians 7:17 by tying one's assigned life to God's call.
Why it lands — The text commands immediate obedience to one's current circumstances as the sphere of faithful service rather than demanding external change. It requires readers to examine their present station and commit to faithful stewardship within it without seeking human approval or escape.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 7:20 Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.
- Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
- 1 Corinthians 7:17 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.
- Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
- Genesis 5:22 And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
- 1 Samuel 14:45 But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.