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1 Corinthians 7:24

What does 1 Corinthians 7:24 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Corinthians 7:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What 1 Corinthians 7:24 means

Paul restates the core principle a third time: brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. The addition “with God” is key. Remaining is not bare resignation; it is conscious fellowship with God in one’s present station. His presence dignifies ordinary callings and sustains faithfulness amid trials. This guards against restless striving and despair. The Christian need not escape their life to serve God; they are to serve Him where they are. Abiding with God reshapes work, family, and status with purpose, patience, and joy. Contentment becomes a fruit of communion, not of ideal circumstances.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My brothers, let every man keep in that condition which is the purpose of God for him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

each, in that in which he was called, brethren, in this let him remain with God.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let each, wherein he is called, brethren, therein abide withGod.

Context

This verse concludes the mini-section on remaining in one’s calling (verses 17–24) and transitions to new questions about virgins and marriageability (verses 25–38). The repeated emphasis provides a stable platform for the next counsel regarding the “present distress” and undivided devotion. Paul wants the Corinthians to carry this settled posture into decisions about marriage and singleness. Understanding the refrain here helps interpret the later advice not as denigration of marriage but as wisdom for living before God amid pressing circumstances.

v.23Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.

v.24This passage

v.25Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 17:1

    And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

  • Colossians 3:23

    whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

  • Genesis 5:22

    and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

  • 1 Corinthians 10:31

    Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:17

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:20

    Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

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