1 Corinthians 7
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1 Corinthians 7:17-24

17Nevertheless, 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.

18Was anyone called after he had been circumcised? He should not try to undo his circumcision. Was anyone called who is uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised.

19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Instead, keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

20Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.

21Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.

22For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freedman. In the same way, the one who was called as a free person is Christ’s slave.

23You were bought with a price. Do not become slaves of men.

24In whatever situation someone was called, brothers and sisters, let him remain in it with God.

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