1 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:18
“Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:18 Context
15But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. 16For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? 17But 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. 18Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. 20Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
"Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised." 1 Corinthians 7:18 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for 1 Corinthians 7:18
Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:18
Bible Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:18
Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:18
7:17 But as God hath distributed - The various stations of life, and various relations, to every one, let him take care to discharge his duty therein. The gospel disannuls none of these. And thus I ordain in all the churches - As a point of the highest concern.
7:19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing - Will neither promote nor obstruct our salvation. The one point is, keeping the commandments of God; faith working by love.
7:20 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.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:18
1Co 7:18 Is any man called being circumcised? He now applies the principle just stated, of walking "as God called every one" (1Co 7:17). The circumcised Jews were to be content that they were circumcised; the uncircumcised Gentiles were to remain so when they became Christians.
Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become vncircumcised: Is any called in vncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Was any man called {when he was already} circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? He is not to be circumcised.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Was any man called being circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Hath any been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If any man who is a Christian has had circumcision, let him keep so; and if any man who is a Christian has not had circumcision, let him make no change.
- Basic English Bible
Was 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.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Has any one been called circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised: has any one been called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
- Darby Bible
Is any man called, being circumcised ? let him not procure uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision ? let him not be circumcised.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Was any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Hath any been called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
- English Revised Version
Was anyone called having been circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
- World English Bible