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16 For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Except that[a] as the Lord apportioned[b] to each one, as God has called each one, in this manner let him be walking. And thus I am directing[c] in all the churches.

In General, Remain With God In The Life Context In Which You Were Saved

18 Was anyone called having been circumcised? Let him not conceal[d] it. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:17 That is, you are not enslaved... except that. Paul provides perspective. This is the general rule of Christian living of which the preceding is an exception.
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Or, distributed, assigned.
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Or, commanding, ordering.
  4. 1 Corinthians 7:18 Lit, pull-over the foreskin (a medical term). Do not hide your heritage.

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